Individual Herbs Notebook

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Pharmaceutical: Radix et Ramulus at folium Acanthi
Taxonomy: Acanthus ilicifolius

Other names: Hollyleaf Acanthus / Spiny Bear's Breech / Sea Holly / Holly Mangrove / Harikusa हरीकुसा

Category: Herbs that Clear Heat



Properties: None given

Meridans Entered:
Primary: Liver, Spleen, Lungs, Bladder


Traditional Actions/Indications:
  1. Clears Heat and resolves Toxicity, Transforms Phlegm and drains Dampness
    Mumps, scrofula
    Liver and Spleen enlargement, jaundice, acute and chronic hepatitis
    Phlegm Heat cough and wheezing
    White turbidity
  2. Dissipates Staiss and relieves pain
    Taxation damage in lumbar muscles

Suggested Daily Dosage: None Given.


Does not appear in any formulae listed on this site
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