Talcum
Talcum is listed in the traditional category “Herbs that Drain Dampness (Diuretics).” Source-described actions include Promotes urination and drains Heat from the Urinary Bladder (aids the movement of gravel and stones), (expels Damp-Heat); Releases Summeheat and resolves Dampness; Absorbs Dampness and clears Heat (topically). This educational materia medica profile documents traditional properties, functions, and safety context.
Key reference facts
- Category
- Herbs that Drain Dampness (Diuretics)
- Nature
- Cold
- Flavor
- Sweet, Bland
- Channels
- Stomach, Bladder
Source reference: American Dragon · Hua Shi