Bencao Index https://bencaoindex.com/ https://bencaoindex.com/herbs/xi-xian-cao/ Free to use and republish with visible attribution and a link back to the source page. The catalogue is a reference work and is knowingly incomplete; nothing in it is medical advice. <a href="https://bencaoindex.com/herbs/xi-xian-cao/">Bencao Index</a> xi xian cao 豨莶草 Herba Siegesbeckiae Siegesbeckia kirenso huiryeomcho Dispel Wind Damp Kidney Liver

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