Rubella according to Chinese Medicine
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The five Chinese Medicinal herbs most likely to help treat rubella
Why might Wild Mint (Bo He) help with rubella?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat rubella as can be seen on Wild Mint's page.
Wild Mint is a Cool herb that tastes Pungent. It targets the Liver and the Lung.
Its main actions are: Relieves the Exterior and disperses Wind-Heat. Clears Wind-Heat from the head, eyes and throat. Allows the release of toxins from the skin. Moves Stagnant Liver Qi
Why might Greater Burdock Fruit (Niu Bang Zi) help with rubella?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat rubella as can be seen on Greater Burdock Fruit's page.
Greater Burdock Fruits is a Cold herb that tastes Bitter and Pungent. It targets the Lung and the Stomach.
Its main actions are: Relieves the Exterior and disperses Heat. Allows the release of toxicity from the surface and clears Heat. Reduces swelling and clears pathogenic Heat. Lubricates the Intestines. Relieves sore throat.
Why might Dittany Root Bark (Bai Xian Pi) help with rubella?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat rubella as can be seen on Dittany Root Bark's page.
Dittany Root Bark is a Cold herb that tastes Bitter. It targets the Bladder, the Spleen and the Stomach.
Its main actions are: Expels Heat and toxicity especially when associated with Dampness. Expels Wind and Dampness.
Why might Black-Tail Snake (Wu Shao She) help with rubella?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat rubella as can be seen on Black-Tail Snake's page.
Black-Tail Snakes is a Neutral herb that tastes Sweet. It targets the Liver.
Its main actions are: Expels Wind Dampness and disperses Cold. Removes obstruction of Channels and Meridians. Stops spasms and convulsions.
Why might Saposhnikovia Root (Fang Feng) help with rubella?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat rubella as can be seen on Saposhnikovia Root's page.
Saposhnikovia Roots is a Warm herb that tastes Pungent and Sweet. It targets the Bladder, the Liver and the Spleen.
Its main actions are: Relieves the Exterior and disperses Cold. Relieves Wind-Damp-Cold painful obstruction. Disperses Wind.
Other symptoms often associated with rubella
Measles Carbuncles Scabies Rashes Sores Rheumatoid arthritis Erysipelas Sore throat Spasms Convulsions