西河柳·Cacumen Tamaricis
Chinese tamarisk twig and leaves
Xi He Liu (西河柳) is the twig and leaf of Chinese tamarisk, recorded as Cacumen Tamaricis. It is acrid and sweet in flavour and warm in temperature, entering the Heart, Lung and Stomach channels. The catalogue files it among the warm, acrid herbs that release the Exterior.
| Pinyin | xi he liu |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 西河柳 |
| Latin Name | Cacumen Tamaricis |
| English Name | Chinese tamarisk twig and leaves |
| Japanese | gyoryu |
| Korean | seongryu |
Vents measles
dan zhu ye + niu bang zi + chan tui
Rash toxin sinking inward because Wind-Cold blocks the Exterior
| Age | Raw | Granule | Tincture | Concentrate | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any 3-15g; Topically as a wash: 90-150g | 3-15 g | — | — | — | — |