| Mandarin: 車前子 Pin-Yin: Che Qian Zi English: Plantago Seed Korean: 차전자 Romaji: shazenshi Kanji: 車前子 Kampo: No |
Pharmaceutical Name:
- Plantaginis Semen
Sources:
- Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica (Bensky et al.)
Properties:
- Cold, sweet
Channels Entered:
- Liver, kidney, lung, bladder
Herb Actions:
- Encourages urination
- Dries damp-heat and helps to solidify the stool
- Clears up the eyes
- Dispels phlegm and alleviates cough
Contraindications:
- Use cautiously for those who are pregnant
- Not recommended for those with loss of essence caused by a deficiency of the kidneys, unless used in combination with herbs that secure the kidneys
Commonly Found In:
- Dianthus Formula, Achyranthes & Plantago Formula, Magnolia Flower Formula