Actions/Indications:
1. Clears heat, eliminates toxins, drains pus: Lung abscess, sores and skin lesions from
heat-toxins, infections
2. Promotes urination: dysuria due to lower jiao damp heat
Contraindications: SP/ST deficient cold
English Name: houttuynia, heart-leaf houttuynia
Property: pungent, cool
Channel: LU, (LI)
Part used: aerial part
Dosage: 15-30g (decoct for short period of time)
Actions/Indications:
1. Clears heat, eliminates toxins, drains pus: Lung abscess, sores and skin lesions from
heat-toxins, infections
2. Promotes urination: dysuria due to lower jiao damp heat
Contraindications: SP/ST deficient cold