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In Chinese Medicine scrofula can be treated by five herbs that we have on record. Here is the list below.
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat scrofula as can be seen on Oyster Shell's page.
Oyster Shells is a Cold herb that tastes Salty. It targets the Bladder, the Gallbladder, the Kidney and the Liver.
Its main actions are: Calms and anchors the spirit. Moistens Dryness. Softens and removes lumps. Nourish the Yin and subdues the overflowing of the Yang,
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat scrofula as can be seen on Plum Flowers's page.
Plum Flowers is a Neutral herb that tastes Sour. It targets the Stomach, the Liver and the Lung.
Its main actions are: Regulates the Stomach and Spleen function and soothes the Liver Qi. Resolves Phlegm and detoxifies.
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat scrofula as can be seen on Semiaquilegia Root Tuber's page.
Semiaquilegia Root Tubers is a Cold herb that tastes Bitter and Sweet. It targets the Kidney and the Liver.
Its main actions are: Clears Heat, resolves toxicity, reduces swelling and disperses Stagnation
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat scrofula as can be seen on Peking Spurge Root's page.
Peking Spurge Roots is a Cold herb that tastes Bitter. It targets the Spleen, the Kidney and the Lung.
Its main actions are: Drains water downward and drives out Phlegm-Fluids. Reduces swellings and dispels lumps.
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