Properties: Pungent, cool, dry
Meridans Entered:
Primary: None given
Traditional Actions/Indications:
- Clears Heat and Detoxifies Poison
Fever
Chronic skin diseases, Prickly Heat, Boils
Burning sensation, Excess Sweating, Thirst
Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Syphilis (stage 3 and 4)
Hemorrhage, Hemoptysis from Heat
Foul body odor
Regarded as useful to counter effects of pollution
Applied topically for Hot-Bi pain including rheumatism, lumbago and strains
Leaf fumes with benzoin are inhaled for Liver excess headaches
- Tonifies Heart Qi and Clears Heart Fire
Palpitations, Cardiac Debility, Fainting
Excess Heat in the Heart affecting the Shen
Regarded as Exhilarant in Unani
Regarded as having a brain and memory tonic effect
- Moves the Qi and resolves Stagnation
Colic, Flatulence, obstinate vomiting
Dysuria, strangury
Suggested Daily Dosage: 3-6g of powder or 25-50mls juice. Most commonly used as an essential oil.
Does not appear in any formulae listed on this site
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Reference Notes:
Individual herb information has sourced mainly from TCM Wiki and American Dragon for basic data and then updated manually with my own notes. Zhou, Xie and Yan (2011): Encyclopedia of Traditional Chinese Medicines, Vol. 5, and A+ Medical Encyclopaedia have been used for entries not available from those sources with additional material searched for and filled in where available. Western herbs not appearing in the Chinese literature have used Ross (2010): Combining Western Herbs and Chinese Medicine: A Clinical Materia Medica, White Rabbit Institute of Healing and therapeutika.ch. Choices of which source to use or combine have been my own.
These pages are intended to assist clinicians and are not intended for self-diagnosis or treatment for which a qualified professional should be consulted. Actions and indications are taken from traditional uses and do not necessarily reflect the evidence base which should be researched independently. Dosages are for guidance only and will vary dependening on the potency of the batch and the tolerance of the individual so should be evaluated by a professional based on individual needs.
