Traditional Chinese Medicine Healing Herbs(TCMHH)
Heat-Clearing and toxicity-Removing Herbs · 3-min read

刺柏

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NameCi Bai (Taiwan juniper root or fruit)SourcesThe drug is the dried root of Juniperus formosana Hayata (family (Cupressaceae), growing on mountain slopes, under woods, distributed in the southern part of Shaanxi and Gansu.ConstituentsThe timber contains α-cedrol, β-sitosterol, crypto japonol,sugio

刺柏
刺柏 — Traditional Chinese Medicine Healing Herbs

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Name

Ci Bai (Taiwan juniper root or fruit)

Sources

The drug is the dried root of Juniperus formosana Hayata (family (Cupressaceae), growing on mountain slopes, under woods, distributed in the southern part of Shaanxi and Gansu.

Constituents

The timber contains α-cedrol, β-sitosterol, crypto japonol,sugiol, 7-α-methoxy deoxycryp-tojaponol, α-thujaplicin, isocedrolic acid, emodin, detetrahydroconidendrin, etc.

The Effect of 刺柏

Property

Bitter, cold.

Actions

Clear heat and remove toxicity, dry dampness and relieve itching.

Indications

Measles, persistent fever, externally used for scabies, ringworm.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 6~15 g. Proper dosage is for external application, decocted for washing.

When to see a doctor: herbal care suits mild, everyday issues. For worsening, severe, or sudden symptoms — or if you are pregnant, on medication, or treating a child — consult a licensed practitioner first.

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