Clears heat, strongly resolves fire toxicity, and reduces
abscesses: for Intestinal abscess, toxic sores, ulcerations,
and swellings. Also for snakebite and, recently, for a variety
of cancers. Used both internally and topically.
Clears heat and facilitates resolution of dampness by promoting urination: for hot painful urinary dribbling and
damp-heat jaundice.