Galium
Galium is listed in the traditional category “Herbs that Clear Heat and Purge Fire: Heat that Clear Heat and Resolve Toxicity.” Source-described actions include Clears Heat, cools the Blood and resolves toxicity; Invigorates the Blood, unblocks the channels, heals wounds and stops bleeding; Expels Wind-Dampness 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: Heat that Clear Heat and Resolve Toxicity
- Nature
- Slightly Cold / Cold
- Flavor
- Sweet, Acrid, Bitter
- Channels
- Lung, Heart, Liver, Spleen, Stomach, Large Intestine, Kidney
Source reference: American Dragon · Zhu Yang Yang