xi xian cao

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豨莶草·Herba Siegesbeckiae

Siegesbeckia

About xi xian cao

Xi Xian Cao (豨莶草) is siegesbeckia, a plant of the daisy family, recorded as Herba Siegesbeckiae. It is bitter in flavour and cold in temperature, entering the Liver and Kidney channels. The catalogue files it among the herbs that dispel Wind-Damp.

Names

Pinyin	xi xian cao
Chinese	豨莶草
Latin Name	Herba Siegesbeckiae·Siegesbeckiae
English Name	Siegesbeckia
Japanese	kirenso
Korean	huiryeomcho

Classification

Category: Dispel Wind Damp
Channels: Kidney, Liver
Flavour: Bitter
Temperature: Cold
Family: Asteraceae
Species: Siegesbeckia Orientalis|Segesbeckia Pubescens|Siegesbeckia Glabrescens
Tags: Chinese Herbs, Common

Actions and indications

Dispels Wind-Damp, strengthens the sinews and unblocks the channels and collaterals

Wind-Damp Bi with painful joints
Bi with pain, numbness, spasm or paralysis of the joints, trunk and limbs
Spasms, numbness and cramps of the limbs, and weak legs
Sequelae of Wind-stroke: numb, weak back and legs, facial paralysis and hemiplegia

Clears Heat and calms the Liver

Headache and dizziness from rising Liver Yang

Clears and transforms Damp-Heat, resolves toxicity and stops itching

Itching sores from Damp-Heat
Rashes from Wind-Damp, and other kinds of itching

Treats hypertension

Hypertension

Calms the Spirit

Poor sleep, irritability, forgetfulness, vertigo and ringing in the ears

Combinations

wei ling xian
Wind-Damp with aching, sore bones and sinews and numb limbs
xia ku cao
Dizziness, headache and blurred vision from Liver Fire or rising Liver Yang
chou wu tong
Hypertension.

Dosage

Age	Raw	Granule	Tincture	Concentrate	Frequency
Any 9-25g; Malaria: 45g; Tincture: 1-4ml	9-25 g	—	1-4 ml	—	—

Cautions

contraindication Numbness or Bi from Yin or Blood deficiency
contraindication Numbness or Bi from Spleen and Kidney deficiency
pregnancy Great caution in pregnancy
paediatric Great caution in children
caution Spleen and Stomach Cold or marked deficiency, especially with prolonged or high-dose use; the raw herb is the colder form

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