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In Chinese Medicine heatstroke can be treated by five herbs that we have on record. Here is the list below.
Acupuncture points used for heatstroke
The five Chinese Medicinal herbs most likely to help treat heatstroke
Why might Flowering Quince (Mu Gua) help with heatstroke?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat heatstroke as can be seen on Flowering Quince's page.
Flowering Quince is a Warm herb that tastes Sour. It targets the Liver and the Spleen.
Its main actions are: Relaxes the sinews by increasing the flow of both Blood and Qi. Assists the function of the Stomach and expels Dampness. Facilitate lactation.
Why might Shiral Leaf (Bu Zha Ye) help with heatstroke?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat heatstroke as can be seen on Shiral Leaf's page.
Shiral Leaves is a Cool herb that tastes Sour. It targets the Spleen and the Stomach.
Its main actions are: Helps with digestive issues, removes Heat, diuretic effect.
Why might Eupatorium Herb (Pei Lan) help with heatstroke?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat heatstroke as can be seen on Eupatorium Herb's page.
Eupatorium Herbs is a Neutral herb that tastes Pungent. It targets the Spleen, the Stomach and the Lung.
Its main actions are: Transforms Dampness that obstructs the Stomach (Middle Warmer). Invigorates the function of the Spleen and improves appetite. Relieves Summer Heat.
Why might Sweet Wormwood Herb (Qing Hao) help with heatstroke?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat heatstroke as can be seen on Sweet Wormwood Herb's page.
Sweet Wormwood Herbs is a Cold herb that tastes Bitter. It targets the Gallbladder, the Kidney and the Liver.
Its main actions are: Treats malaria. Treats summer Heat and clears symptoms of deficient Heat. Clears Blood Heat and stops bleeding.
Why might Tamarind Fruit (Suan Jiao) help with heatstroke?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat heatstroke as can be seen on Tamarind Fruit's page.
Tamarind Fruits is a Cool herb that tastes Sour and Sweet. It targets the Stomach and the Heart.
Its main actions are: Clears Summer Heat and relieves Stomach food Stagnation.
Other symptoms often associated with heatstroke
Diarrhea Loss of appetite Fever Vomiting Excessive thirst Jaundice Sores Restlessness Chest congestion Edema