Sundance Acupuncture

Herb & Acupuncture Database

(This is my own personal database of teachers, teachings and notes that I use in my practice. I’ve decided to share it freely with anyone who would like to reference it.)

Dian Di Mei - 點地梅 - Herba Androsaces Umbellatae

Pharmaceutical Latin: Herba Androsaces Umbellatae
Common English: Umbellate Rockjasmine Herb

Category

Herbs that Clear Heat and Purge Fire: Herbs that Clear Heat and Detoxify

Properties

Taste Temperature Entering Meridians Dosage
Bitter
Acrid
Cold Lung
Liver
Spleen
9-15g

Actions And Indications

Actions Indications/Syndromes

Clears Heat, removes toxicity, resolve swelling, Clears the chest and throat and alleviates pain

Sore throat, rheumatic arthritis, sores and boils, traumatic injury, snake bites, asthma, aphthae, toothache, headache, burns and scalds, stranguria with turbid discharge, acute conjunctivitis

Contraindications, Incompatibilities And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
INCOMPATIBILITIES
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Major Combinations

Notes

  1. It is reputed to strengthen the Heart muscle.

For educational reference only; not a substitute for care from a qualified practitioner.