Cang Er Zi
Xanthium | 蒼耳子
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SKU X3160
Ingredient: Xanthium fruit (cang er zi) (Xanthium strumarium).
| Mandarin: 蒼耳子 Pin-Yin: Cang Er Zi English: Xanthium Korean: 창이자 Romaji: Sojishi Kanji: 蒼耳子 Kampo: No |
Pharmaceutical Name:
- Xanthii Fructus
Sources:
- Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica (Bensky et al.)
Properties:
- Sweet, bitter, warm, toxic
Channels Entered:
- Lung
Herb Actions:
- Disperses wind and dampness
- Opens nasal Passages
- Dispels exterior wind
Contraindications:
- Use with caution and do not overdose
- Not recommended for use in combination with pork
Commonly Found In:
- Xanthium Formula, Mangolia Flower Formula,