银柴胡·Radix Stellariae
starwort root
Yin Chai Hu (银柴胡) is the root of stellaria, the starwort, recorded as Radix Stellariae. It is sweet in flavour and slightly cold, entering the Liver and Stomach channels. The catalogue files it among the herbs that clear Heat of the deficient kind. Despite the shared name it is not related to Chai Hu.
| Pinyin | yin chai hu |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 银柴胡 |
| Latin Name | Radix Stellariae |
| English Name | starwort root·Stellaria Root |
| Japanese | ginsaiko |
| Korean | eunsiho |
Blood Deficiency with steaming bone. Lingering Heat with afternoon fevers that recur, or Blood Heat causing hematemesis, epistaxis and heavy uterine bleeding
zhi zi + huang qin + dang shen + hu huang lian
Liver-type chronic childhood nutritional impairment with fever, emaciation, thirst and red eyes
Deficiency Heat with no sweating. Febrile disease with tidal fever, a thin frame, and nails and skin that are dry
Yin Deficiency Heat with steaming bone and night sweats
| Age | Raw | Granule | Tincture | Concentrate | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any 3-10g; Tincture: 1-3ml | 3-10 g | — | 1-3 ml | — | — |
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