Hu Yao Huang
Unknown
☯ TCM Properties
Clears Heat and eliminates Toxins; Invigorates the blood and promotes urination
Botanical Description
Hu Yao Huang is a relatively obscure name in Chinese materia medica whose identification is uncertain. It has been variously linked to a yellow pigmented mineral or resinous preparation (the literal characters suggest 'tiger medicine yellow') and to certain animal-derived bezoar-type substances, but no consistent botanical referent appears in mainstream Pharmacopoeia or Bensky's text. Because confident species-level identification is not possible from the pinyin alone, all plant-fields are left null in accordance with the project's no-fabrication rule, and the substance is classed only within the TCM tradition pending further source clarification.
Dosage
| Form | Amount | Frequency | Duration | Population | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| decoction | 6-15g | Daily | — | — | — |
Cultural & Historical Context
Traditional American Uses
None Documented
Important Disclaimer
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