| Mandarin: 白芥子 Pin-Yin: Bai Jie Zi English: Brassica Romaji: Hakugaishi Kanji: 白芥子 Kampo: No |
Pharmaceutical Name:
- Sinapis Semen
Sources:
- Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica (Bensky et al.)
Properties:
- Warm, acrid
Channels Entered:
- Lung
Herb Actions:
- Brings warmth to the lungs
- Regulates the qi
- Dispels phlegm and accumulations
- Encourages the flow of qi
- Removes blockages from the channels and collaterals
- Aids in alleviating pain
Contraindications:
- Not recommended for those with chronic cough caused by a deficiency of the lungs
- Not recommended for those with flaring fire caused by either blazing stomach fire or a deficiency of yin
- It is recommended for consumption in small doses to avoid the incidence of diarrhea
Commonly Found In:
- Pinellia & Arisaema Combination