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Clears Heat and drains Damp, especially from the Stomach and Intestines

Diarrhea or dysentery from Damp-Heat in the Intestines or Stomach Enteritis, acute gastroenteritis, cholera and typhoid fever Vaginal infection Staphylococcal infection Vomiting or acid regurgitation from Stomach Heat

Drains Fire and resolves toxicity

Toxic Heat with blazing Fire: a high fever with delirium or confusion and irritability, a red tongue, and a pulse that is rapid and full Excess Heat with toxicity in the eyes, ears and throat: sore red eyes, ear infection and sore throat Boils, carbuncles, abscesses and toxic sores (Chuang Yung)

Clears Heat and stops bleeding

Bleeding driven by Heat in the Blood: nosebleed, and blood in the sputum, vomit, urine or stool

Clears Heat when applied topically

Infected wounds, sore red eyes, and ulcers of the mouth and tongue, as a powder or wash

Clears Heart Fire and calms the mind

Heart Fire Heart and Kidneys failing to communicate, with irritability and insomnia, as in Huang Lian E Jiao Tang with E Jiao and egg yolk

Drains Stomach Fire

Stomach Fire causing halitosis and belching with a foul smell