Blood-Activating and Mass-Eliminating Herbs
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Garden balsam seed (Seed of Garden Balsam)
Quick answer
Ji Xing Zi: break blood and soften hardness, dissipate blood stasis and resolve swelling.
Name
Ji Xing Zi (Seed of Garden Balsam)
The Effect of Ji Xing Zi
Property
Pungent, bitter, warm, slightly toxic; liver, lung and kidney meridians entered.
Actions
Break blood and soften hardness, dissipate blood stasis and resolve swelling.
Indications
Abdominal mass, amenorrhea, bone sticking, swollen and hard external ulcer, cardiac spasm.
Dosage and Administrations
Decoct 3~4.5 g. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded into powder or made ointment for applying.
Cations
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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