Shi Hu has been used to dry cough, loss of appetite, fever, impaired vision, vomiting blood, excessive thirst, and fatigue. Most often, this herb is used in soup recipes to strengthen the system rather than treat a specific ailment.
Temperature
- Cold
- Cool
- Neutral
- Warm
- Hot
Flavor
- Sour
- Bitter
- Sweet
- Acrid
- Salty
- Neutral
- Aromatic
Merdians
- Bladder
- Gallbladder
- Heart
- Kidney
- Large Intestine
- Liver
- Lung
- Pericardium
- San Jiao
- Small Intestine
- Spleen
- Stomach
Dosage
6-20g
Actions
Tonifies Yin
Clears Heat
Generates Fluids
Enriches Kidney Yin
Brightens Eyes
Strengthens Jing
Benefits Tendons
Bones
and Low Back
Disclaimers
*The above statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Always consult a licensed physician before taking supplements or new medication.
Please Note: Do not self-prescribe herbs. A single herb is rarely eaten on its own, but as part of a formula containing several ingredients that act together. Always consult a certified Tradtional Oriental Medicine practitioner before using herbs.