Single Herbs

Category	Qing Re Yao 清熱藥
Sub Category	Qing Re Jie Du 清熱解毒
Name	Zi Hua Di Ding 紫花地丁 Yedeon's violet
Grown	Throughout China.
Source	Whole plant of Viola yedoensis Makino
Ingredients	Alkaloid
Pharma Effect
Properties	Bitter, acrid, cold
Channels	Liver, heart
Function	Clears heat, relieves toxicity, reduces edema and is anti-inflammatory.
Clinic Usage	For carbuncles, swellings, scrofula, malignant boils, red, swollen eyes and swollen, painful throat.
Cautions	Contraindicated in cases of cold deficiency.
Dosage	15~30g. For external use, smash the herb then apply proper amount to wounds.
Storage	Store in a dry, well-ventilated place.