Bassia scoparia (Di Fu Zi 地肤子)
pungent, bitter, cold; affinity to Kid., UB. meridians eliminates damp-heat, promotes urination; expels wind and heat, relieves skin itching
pungent, bitter, cold; affinity to Kid., UB. meridians eliminates damp-heat, promotes urination; expels wind and heat, relieves skin itching
bitter, cold; affinity to H., Sp., Kid. meridians clears heat, drains dampness; expels wind and heat, relieves itching; eliminates damp-heat from small intestine through urination
clears heat, drains dampness, detoxifies pyogenic pathogens; expels wind and dampness, relieves itch@
moistens lungs, relieves cough with Yin Deficiency, expels parasites, eliminates lice
expels wind and heat which obstruct liver meridians; extinguishes external wind and heat; pacifies liver, facilitates liver Qi flow, invigorates blood circulation, relieves itch@
sweet, bitter, very cold; affinity to H., Liv., Kid. meridians It should be avoid in those with spleen and stomach deficiency (diarrhea or loose stool), dampness, yang deficiency