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Clears Heat and generates Fluids

Thirst and irritability from Heat and Dryness in the Lungs Thirst from Yin deficiency Xiao Ke (wasting and thirsting disorder) Heat with irritability, a dry mouth, lips and tongue, and a craving for cold drinks

Clears Lung Heat, transforms Phlegm and moistens Dryness

Phlegm-Heat lodged above the diaphragm, above all when Heat has turned into Dryness Thick or blood-streaked phlegm, sticky and hard to bring up, with a dry cough

Relieves toxicity, expels pus and reduces swelling

Breast abscess, treated both internally and topically Carbuncles and sores that are red, swollen and painful Hemorrhoids