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Cools the Blood and stops bleeding

Bleeding of any kind from Blood Heat, including blood in the urine or stool, coughing or vomiting blood, nosebleed and uterine bleeding

Disperses Blood stasis, resolves toxicity, and reduces swelling and abscesses

Heat-toxin sores, boils and abscesses, used internally, or externally as a poultice of the crushed fresh herb or its juice

Clears Damp-Heat and promotes urination

Jaundice from Damp-Heat, and hepatitis Painful urination and bleeding from the urinary tract

Benefits the Gallbladder and lowers blood pressure

Hypertension