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Ji Cai

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NameJi Cai (Shepherdspurse Herb)The Effect of Ji CaiPropertySweet, bland, cool; liver, heart and lung meridians entered.ActionsPromote diuresis, harmonize the spleen, stop bleeding and improve vision.IndicationsDysentery, edema, stranguria, chyluria, menorrhagia, hematochezia, metrorrhagia, hemateme

Ji Cai
Ji Cai — Traditional Chinese Medicine Healing Herbs

Ji Cai

Fresh Ji Cai

Name

Ji Cai (Shepherdspurse Herb)

The Effect of Ji Cai

Property

Sweet, bland, cool; liver, heart and lung meridians entered.

Actions

Promote diuresis, harmonize the spleen, stop bleeding and improve vision.

Indications

Dysentery, edema, stranguria, chyluria, menorrhagia, hematochezia, metrorrhagia, hematemesis, acute conjunctivitis.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 15~30 g (60~120 g of fresh product), or made into pill or powder. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded into juice for eye drop.

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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