Chinese Herb Actions

• Clears Heat and Cools the Blood
  For heat in the Blood causing nose bleed, vomiting with Blood, Bloody phlegm, subcutaneous bleeding, and heavy menstruation.
• Clears Fire from Yin Deficiency
  For Yin deficiency symptoms, especially without sweating.
• Invigorates the Blood and Removes Stagnation
  For abdominal tumors, bruises, lumps, and amenorrhea or dysmenorrhea.
• Calms Liver Fire
  For headache, rib pain, or eye pain.
• Reduces Swellings
  Used topically to drain pus and reduce firm sores. Used internally for intestinal abscesses.

Chinese Herb Contraindications & Cautions

• Contraindicated in pregnancy, Yin deficiency with excessive sweating, and diarrhea. Some traditional sources say this herb is not to be used with Bulbus Fritillariae (bei mu), Semen Cuscutae Chinensis (tu si zi), Radix et Rhizoma Rhei (da huang), and is not to be taken when using garlic.