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Zi Hua Di Ding / Violet or Viola, whole plant
Zi Hua Di Ding
Taste: Acrid, Bitter • Temperature: Cold • Category: Clear Heat • Sub Category: Relieve Toxicity

Dosage

9-15g

Actions

1. Clears heat & relieves fire toxicity: for reducing hot swellings, especially for red, swollen eyes; swollen, painful throat & ears; or mumps.

2. Clears hot sores: used internally & topically (usually fresh) for sores & abscesses, especially of the head & back.

Meridians

Heart, liver

Cautions

Contraindicated in cases of cold from deficiency.