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Ren Zhong Bai人中白

Depositum Urinae HominisHuman Urine Sediment

Category
Herbs that clear Heat
Nature
cool, cold
Taste
salty
Channels entered
Lung, Heart, Bladder, San Jiao
Dosage
3–6 g

Actions & indications

Clears Heat, reduces pathogenic Fire and resolves Blood Stagnation
  • Hematemesis, nose bleeding, noma, pharyngitis, pulmonary asthenia, aphthae, consumptive fever, sore throat, mouth and gum ulcers, gingivitis, headaches
  • Fever due to over work

Contraindications

Contraindicated for Spleen and Stomach Deficiency Cold.

Notes

  • It is used for a broad range of conditions marked by Heat in the Upper, Middle, and Lower Jiaos.
  • Used alone, it treats edema.

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