Edema-Alleviating Diuretics
Xing Xiu Cai: Chinese Herb Guide
Name
Xing Xiu Cai (Fortune Loosestrife Herb)
The Effect of Xing Xiu Cai
Property
Bitter, astringent, neutral.
Actions
Activate blood, disperse stasis, induce diuresis and eliminate dampness.
Indications
Malaria, dysentery, jaundice, edema, scrofula, amenorrhea, rheumatic arthritis, traumatic injury, acute mastitis, swelling and pain of eyes.
Dosage and Administrations
Decoct 9~15 g. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying or decocted for washing.
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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