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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 Biota Twig And Leaf (Ce Bo Ye) help with burns?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat burns as can be seen on Biota Twig And Leaf's page.
Biota Twigs And Leaves is a Cool herb that tastes Bitter. It targets the Heart, the Large intestine, the Liver and the Lung.
Its main actions are: Cools Blood Heat and stops bleeding. Reduces Lung Heat, stops coughing and expels Phlegm. Relieves numb pain from Wind Damp. Cools Heat on the skin and helps burns healing.
Why might Rhubarb (Da Huang) help with burns?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat burns as can be seen on Rhubarb's page.
Rhubarb is a Cold herb that tastes Bitter. It targets the Spleen, the Stomach, the Large intestine, the Liver and the Pericardium.
Its main actions are: Drains Excess Heat and eliminates Dampness, especially when in the Sunlight Yang stage. Cools the Blood and stops bleeding. Invigorates Blood, breaks up Stasis and relieves pain. Clears Heat and toxins from Excess. Applied topically for Hot sores and Blood Stasis.
Why might Shiny-Leaf Prickly-Ash (Liang Mian Zhen) help with burns?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat burns as can be seen on Shiny-Leaf Prickly-Ash's page.
Shiny-Leaf Prickly-Ash is a Neutral herb that tastes Bitter and Pungent. It targets the Stomach and the Liver.
Its main actions are: Promotes the flow of Qi to relieve pain. Activates Blood to eliminate Blood stasis. Dispels Wind and clears Meridians. Dispels toxicity and reduces swelling.
Why might Rhodiola Root (Hong Jing Tian) help with burns?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat burns as can be seen on Rhodiola Root's page.
Rhodiola Roots is a Cold herb that tastes Sweet. It targets the Liver.
Its main actions are: Supplies Qi and activates blood circulation. Clears meridians and eases wheezing. Stop bleeding and relieves leukorrhea,
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.
Other symptoms often associated with burns
Hematemesis Constipation Traumatic swelling Sores Abdominal pain Bloody sputum Hematochezia Carbuncles Goiter Scrofula