Hedyotis
Hedyotis is listed in the traditional category “Herbs that Clear Heat and Purge Fire: Herbs that Clear Heat and Detoxify; Target Warm and Heat Diseases.” Source-described actions include Clears Heat, strongly relieves Fire toxins and reduces abscesses (internally and topically); Clears Heat and promotes urination. This educational materia medica profile documents traditional properties, functions, and safety context.
Key reference facts
- Category
- Herbs that Clear Heat and Purge Fire: Herbs that Clear Heat and Detoxify; Target Warm and Heat Diseases
- Nature
- Cold / (Cool) / (Neutral) / (Toxic)
- Flavor
- Bitter, Sweet
- Channels
- Liver, Stomach, Large Intestine, Small Intestine, (Heart), (Spleen), (Urinary Bladder)
Source reference: American Dragon · Bai Hua She She Cao