Note: the actions, contraindications and usage sections are currently published in Arabic (primary market content); translations are in progress. Herb name, nature, taste and meridians are shown as is.

Yu Xing Cao

鱼腥草 Yu Xing Cao

Houttuyniae Herba

Nature

微寒

Taste

辛

📍

Meridians

肺

💊 Actions

Clears Lung heat and dissolves pus, for pneumonia and yellow phlegm.

Contraindications

Contraindicated in Spleen cold; do not decoct for a long time.

📖 Usage & Dosage

15-25 grams, infused or briefly decocted.

🏠 Fish Mint / Houttuynia

It has a strong odor; in southern China it is often eaten fresh as a vegetable.