Category Test - Herbs 1 Midterm

Qing Dai (indigo naturalis) belongs to which category?

Herbs that Clear Heat and Resolve Toxicity are used for skin problems (sores, boils, carbuncles), dysentery, and infectious diseases. They are cold in nature. They may enter the Lung, Large Intestine, Stomach, or Liver channels. Use caution in cases of Spleen deficiency.

Qing Dai is indigo powder. It clears heat toxicity, especially for hemoptysis. It is also salty in flavor and softens hardness to treat mumps.