Herbs 1- (Cool Blood) Clear Heat
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aliyadharamsi on June 13, 2011
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Shui Niu Jiao Latin name | Bubali Cornu (water buffalo horn) |
| Shui Niu Jiao substitute | Rhinocerotis Cornu (rhinoceros horn) -water buffalo endangered, not used anymore |
| Rhinocerotis Cornu functions (2) | 1. clears heat, relieves fire toxin, cools blood 2. clears heat and arrests tremor |
| Sheng di Huang Latin name | Rehmanniae Radix |
| Sheng di Huang taste/temp (3) | 1. sweet 2. bitter 3. cold |
| Sheng di Huang entering channels | Ht., K., Liv. |
| Sheng di Huang functions (2) | 1. clears heat and cools blood 2. nourishes yin and engenders fluids 3. cools upward blazing heart fire 4. used for wasting and thirsting |
| Sheng di Huang C/C | DO NOT USE WHEN 1. significant dampness from Sp deficiency 2. loose stools or abdominal fullness |
| Sheng di Huang dosage | 9 -15 grams |
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