Ingredient: Siegesbeckiae herba (xi qian cao).
| Mandarin: 豨簽草 Pin-Yin: Xi Xian Ciao English: Siegesbeckia Korean: 오수유 Romaji: Kirenso Kanji: 豨簽草 Kampo: No |
Pharmaceutical Name:
- Siegesbeckia Herba
Sources:
- Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica (Bensky et al.)
Properties:
- Cold, bitter
Channels Entered:
- Liver, kidney
Herb Actions:
- Extinguishes wind-dampness
- Removes blockages from the channels and collaterals
- Cools heat
- Soothes the liver
- Dries and transforms damp-heat
Contraindications:
- None noted
Commonly Found In:
- No formulas found