What it is:
Ji Gu Cao, or herba abri, is a bitter and slightly cold herb used in TCM to clear heat, remove toxicity, and reduce swelling. It is associated with the Liver and Stomach meridians. Ji Gu Cao is known for its ability to clear heat, remove toxicity, and reduce swelling. It is often used in formulas to treat patterns of heat-toxicity with symptoms such as abscesses, sores, and swellings.
How it can help:
- Clears heat and removes toxicity
- Reduces swelling and treats abscesses
- Treats sores and swellings
