Heat-Clearing and toxicity-Removing Herbs · 3-min read

Gui Zhen Cao

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NameGui Zhen Cao (Sticktight)The Effect of Gui Zhen CaoPropertyBitter, neutral; liver, spleen and large intestine meridians entered.ActionsClear heat and remove toxicity, activate blood and dissipate blood stasis.IndicationsSore throat, traumatic injury, acute appendicitis.Dosage and Administrations

Gui Zhen Cao

鬼针草

Name

Gui Zhen Cao (Sticktight)

The Effect of Gui Zhen Cao

Property

Bitter, neutral; liver, spleen and large intestine meridians entered.

Actions

Clear heat and remove toxicity, activate blood and dissipate blood stasis.

Indications

Sore throat, traumatic injury, acute appendicitis.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 15~30 g, or double the dosage with fresh product, or pounded into juice. Proper dosage is for external application. Pounded for applying or decocted for washing.

Cautions

It is contraindicated to pregnant women.

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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