Da Huang
Radix et Rhizoma Rhei大黄
- Nature
- Cold
- Flavours
- Aromatic, Bitter
- Meridians
- Large Intestine, Liver, Pericardium, Spleen, Stomach
- Class
- Attacking Precipitant (Strong Purging) Medicinals (Gong Xia Yao)Downward-Draining (Purgative) Medicinals (Xie Xia Yao)
- Dosage
- 3–12 g
Actions / Functions
- Drains the Fire
- Purges and clears out through the bottom
- Favors the feces
- Eliminates toxins
- Clarifies Heat (topic use)
- Eliminates toxins (topic use)
- Smoothens the throat
- Refreshes the Blood
- Stops bleedings
- Activates Blood and dissipates Stasis
- Clarifies and unblocks Damp-Heat