Tranquilizing Herbs
Jing Hua Shui: Chinese Herb Guide
井华水
Name
Jing Hua Shui (The first drawing of well water in the morning)
The Effect of Jing Hua Shui
Property
Sweet, neutral.
Actions
Induce tranquilization, clear heat and nourish yin.
Dosage and Administrations
It is used for drinking and cooking meals.
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Sources and further reading
We cite classical materia medica and modern reference works. This article is health education, not medical advice.
- Shennong Bencao Jing (The Divine Farmer's Materia Medica), Han dynasty.
- Bencao Gangmu (Compendium of Materia Medica), Li Shizhen, 1578.
- Chinese Pharmacopoeia, current edition — identity, quality and safety monographs.
- NCCIH and WHO reference material on traditional medicine safety.
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