Yu+Xing+Cao+(Houttuyniae)

=Yu Xing Cao (Houttuyniae) [“Fishy Smelling Herb”]= Category: Clear Heat and Relieve Toxins Nature: slightly cold Flavors: acrid Channels: **L**U, LI

Functions: Clear heat and clean toxin; **drain pus; Promote Urination** Indications: 1. Cough & sticky sputum; **lung abscess** w/ coughing pus & blood due to heat & toxin in the LU 2. Carbuncles due to heat & toxin 3. **Painful & burning urination** due to damp-heat

Dosage: 1**5-30g.; short cook [no longer than 5 min.]; used topically** Cautions: N/A