Yu Xing Cao

Houttuyniae Cordatae, Herba

Properties: PUNGENT - COOL
Dosage: 15-60g.
Meridian: LARGE INTESTINE, LUNG

-clear toxic lung heat – swellings, abscess, thick-yellow sputum
-relieves toxicity – expels pus for toxic sores (internal and external)
-drains damp heat – promote urination, diarrhea, lin syndrome

Reference
Benskey & Gamble 1986, Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica, Seattle Washington, Eastland Press