Scrophularia

Category: Clears Heat and Cools the Blood

Latin Name: Scrophularia Radix; Chinese Name: Xuan Shen

Meridians: Lung, Kidney, Stomach

Taste: Bitter, Sweet, Salty Temperature: Cold

Functions: Clears heat and cools the blood; Nourishes yin; Softens hardness and dissipates nodules

Contraindications: Cold-dampness of the Spleen and Stomach

Dosage: 9-15g