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In Chinese Medicine burns can be treated by five herbs that we have on record. Here is the list below.
The five Chinese Medicinal herbs most likely to help treat burns
Why might Gold Coin Herb (Jin Qian Cao) help with burns?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat burns as can be seen on Gold Coin Herb 's page.
Gold Coin Herb is a Cool herb that tastes Salty and Sweet. It targets the Bladder, the Gallbladder, the Kidney and the Liver.
Its main actions are: Drains Damp-Heat. Promotes urination. Cools Heat and disperses swellings. Cools Blood and dispels Toxicity.
Why might Sanguisorba Root (Di Yu) help with burns?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat burns as can be seen on Sanguisorba Root's page.
Sanguisorba Roots is a Cool herb that tastes Bitter and Sour. It targets the Stomach, the Large intestine and the Liver.
Its main actions are: Reduces Heat in the Blood, drains Damp-Heat and stops bleeding. Stops diarrhea. Applied topically it reduces inflammation and aids in wound healing.
Why might Clam Shell (Ha Ke) help with burns?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat burns as can be seen on Clam Shell's page.
Clam Shells is a Cold herb that tastes Bitter. It targets the Stomach, the Kidney and the Lung.
Its main actions are: Clears heat and resolves phlegm. Softens hardness and reduces nodules. Stops pain by inhibiting acid secretion.
Why might Honey (Feng Mi) help with burns?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat burns as can be seen on Honey's page.
Honey is a Neutral herb that tastes Sweet. It targets the Stomach, the Large intestine and the Lung.
Its main actions are: Reinforces the spleen and stomach. Moistens dryness, relieves pain, and detoxifies.
Why might Castor Bean (Bi Ma Zi) help with burns?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat burns as can be seen on Castor Bean's page.
Castor Beans is a Neutral herb that tastes Pungent and Sweet. It targets the Large intestine and the Lung.
Its main actions are: Induces subsidence of swelling and removes toxins. Facilitates urination and eases constipation. Clears the Meridians.
Other symptoms often associated with burns
Hematemesis Constipation Traumatic swelling Sores Abdominal pain Bloody sputum Hematochezia Carbuncles Goiter Scrofula