Actions:

• Clears heat and drains damp in the lower burner
• Promotes urination.
• Unlocks painful urination.

Indications:

• Burning, painful, dark, bloody, scanty, turbid, and difficult urination
• Distension, pain, and bloating in the lower abdomen.
• Dry mouth and throat, thirst, and a bitter taste in the mouth.

Possible Tongue Appearance:

• Red with a greasy yellow coat

Possible Pulse Patterns:

• Slippery and Rapid Pulse, possibly Forceful

Western Uses:

• Acute urinary tract infection
• Urolithiasis (Bladder Stones)
• Cystitis
• Urethritis
• Acute Prostatitis
• Urinary tract stones
• Acute Nephritis
• Acute Pyelonephritis

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

• Log term use can cause weakness, palpitations, dizziness, and loss of appetite
• Use with caution in weak patients or cold from deficiency.
• Do not use without modification during pregnancy.