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In Chinese Medicine heatstroke 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 heatstroke
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.
Why might Lotus Leaf (He Ye) help with heatstroke?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat heatstroke as can be seen on Lotus Leaf's page.
Lotus Leaves is a Neutral herb that tastes Bitter. It targets the Spleen, the Stomach and the Liver.
Its main actions are: Relieves Summer Heat. Lifts the Spleen Yang. Halts bleeding caused by Heat or Stagnation.
Why might Borneol (Bing Pian) help with heatstroke?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat heatstroke as can be seen on Borneol's page.
Borneol is a Cool herb that tastes Bitter. It targets the Spleen, the Heart and the Lung.
Its main actions are: Opens the Orifices and awakens the spirit. Clears Heat and relieves pain.
Why might Gotu Kola Herb (Ji Xue Cao) help with heatstroke?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat heatstroke as can be seen on Gotu Kola Herb's page.
Gotu Kola Herbs is a Cold herb that tastes Bitter and Pungent. It targets the Spleen, the Kidney and the Liver.
Its main actions are: Disperses Damp-Heat and detoxifies. Reduces swelling.
Other symptoms often associated with heatstroke
Diarrhea Loss of appetite Fever Vomiting Sores Restlessness Excessive thirst Chest congestion Edema Irritability