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Clears Heat from the Blood level and relieves Fire toxicity

Warm-febrile disease with Heat that has reached the Blood (Xue) level, the deepest stage High fever, often worse at night, with thirst yet no wish to swallow, or wanting only to rinse the mouth Tongue deep red or scarlet, possibly dry or prickled, or deep purple; pulse rapid and thin, rapid and forceful, or wiry and rapid

Cools the Blood and stops bleeding

Reckless bleeding driven by Heat Vomiting or coughing of blood, and nosebleed Blood in the stool or urine, including black, tarry stools; heavy periods Purple-red or black maculae from bleeding under the skin

Nourishes Yin

Fluids and Yin damaged by deep Heat, with a dry mouth

Invigorates the Blood and dispels stasis

Heat congealing the Blood into stasis Irritability rising to mania or delirium, and forgetfulness Chest pain, abdominal fullness and distention, and fixed, painful abdominal masses

Modern uses

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