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Trailing Water Willow

Trailing Water Willow is listed in the traditional category “Herbs that Clear Heat and Purge Fire.” Source-described actions include Invigorates the Blood, moves Qi, clears Heat, resolves toxicity, disperses accumulations, disperses extravasated Blood and alleviates pain; Promotes diuresis. This educational materia medica profile documents traditional properties, functions, and safety context.

Key reference facts

Category
Herbs that Clear Heat and Purge Fire
Nature
Cold / (Cool)
Flavor
Salty, Acrid, Bitter
Channels
Liver, Gallbladder, Lung

Source reference: American Dragon · Jue Chuang Cao

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