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In Chinese Medicine abcesses can be treated by five herbs that we have on record. Here is the list below.
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat abcesses as can be seen on Fleeceflower Root's page.
Fleeceflower Roots is a Warm herb that tastes Bitter and Sweet. It targets the Heart, the Kidney and the Liver.
Its main actions are: Nourishes the Liver, Kidneys and Essence. Tonifies the Blood. Moistens the Intestines. The raw form of this herb is used for Fire and toxicity.
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat abcesses as can be seen on Tokyo Violet 's page.
Tokyo Violets is a Cold herb that tastes Bitter and Pungent. It targets the Heart and the Liver.
Its main actions are: Expels Heat and toxicity and reduces swellings. Cools and reduces Hot swellings if applied topically.
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat abcesses as can be seen on Ox Gallstone's page.
Ox Gallstones is a Cold herb that tastes Bitter and Sweet. It targets the Heart and the Liver.
Its main actions are: Clears Heat and Detoxifies. Calms Liver-Wind. As an aromatic it opens the cavities to expel phlegm.
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat abcesses as can be seen on Scallion's page.
Scallions is a Warm herb that tastes Pungent. It targets the Stomach and the Lung.
Its main actions are: Relieves the Exterior and disperses Wind-Cold through sweating. Vitalizes the Yang Qi and disperses Cold. Removes toxicity of swellings.
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat abcesses as can be seen on Bitter Orange Seed's page.
Bitter Orange Seeds is a Neutral herb that tastes Bitter. It targets the Kidney and the Liver.
Its main actions are: Regulates the flow of the Qi. Disperses nodules and relieves pain.
Sores Boils Carbuncles Constipation Abdominal pain Palpitations Ulcers Abnormal uterine bleeding Scrofula Swellings