Lymphadenitis according to Chinese Medicine
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The four Chinese Medicinal herbs most likely to help treat lymphadenitis
Why might Dandelion (Pu Gong Ying) help with lymphadenitis?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat lymphadenitis as can be seen on Dandelion's page.
Dandelions is a Cold herb that tastes Bitter and Sweet. It targets the Liver and the Stomach.
Its main actions are: Expels Heat and Fire toxicity. Dispels Damp-Heat in the Lower Burner. Increases lactation. Treats all kinds of inflammations.
Why might Forsythia Fruit (Lian Qiao) help with lymphadenitis?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat lymphadenitis as can be seen on Forsythia Fruit's page.
Forsythia Fruits is a Cool herb that tastes Bitter. It targets the Heart, the Lung and the Small intestine.
Its main actions are: Expels Heat and toxicity from the Blood. Dispels External Wind-Heat. Reduces lumps, swollen lymph nodes and sores of a Heated nature.
Why might Smilax Glabra Root (Tu Fu Ling) help with lymphadenitis?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat lymphadenitis as can be seen on Smilax Glabra Root's page.
Smilax Glabra Roots is a Neutral herb that tastes Sweet. It targets the Liver and the Stomach.
Its main actions are: Expels Damp-Heat especially from the skin. Clears Heat and dispels Dampness. Dispels toxicity such as Syphilis.
Why might Kombu (Kun Bu) help with lymphadenitis?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat lymphadenitis as can be seen on Kombu's page.
Kombu is a Cold herb that tastes Salty. It targets the Kidney, the Liver and the Stomach.
Its main actions are: Softens hardness, Cools Hot phlegm. Encourages urination and lessens edema.
Other symptoms often associated with lymphadenitis
Carbuncles Mastitis Sore throat Boils Urinary tract infection Clogged milk ducts Uveitis Lung abscess Appendicitis Jaundice