Fire coal mother grass (Gnaphalium affine)

火炭母草huǒ tàn mǔ cǎoHuotanmucao

Gnaphalium affine · Plant

Gnaphalium affine
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Indications

Cautions

May cause allergic reactions in those sensitive to the daisy family; limited safety data; avoid during pregnancy.

Indications

What AcuiQ’s herb catalogue lists Fire coal mother grass for. The list carries no source and is an index, not a prescription.

Corneal NepheliumDiarrheaDiphtheriaDizziness & TinnitusDysenteryEczemaHepatitisKnocks & FallsLung Heat CoughOtitis MediaPertussisPain In Throat SwellingSwollen Welling AbscessVaginal Discharge

TCM actions

What the catalogue says Fire coal mother grass does in the terms of Chinese medicine theory. These describe the herb, not a condition.

Calm Liver & Brighten EyesClear Heat & Disinhibit DampCool Blood & Resolve ToxinSoothe Sinews & Quicken Blood