Qian Niu Zi (Morning Glory Seeds or Pharbitis)

Herb 4 of 6 in Harsh Expellants

Channels:

KI, LI, LU, SI

Properties:

Bitter, Spicy, Cold, Slightly Toxic

Latin:

Semen Pharbiditis

Chinese:

牵牛子

Tone Marks:

qiān niú zĭ

Chinese Herb Actions

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Chinese Herb Contraindications & Cautions

• Do not use during pregnancy. This herb has been shown to cause teratogenic (birth defects) effects.

Herb-Drug Interactions

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Chinese Herb Toxicity & Overdose

• This herb is considered toxic.
  (while some Chinese herbs are toxic, it must be noted that many come prepared, or are combined, to mitigate their toxicity)

This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

• Mu Xiang Bing Lang Wan (Aucklandia and Betel Nut Pill)
  Category: Formulas that Reduce Food Stagnation
• Zhou Che Wan (Vessel and Vehicle Pill)
  Category: Formulas that Drive Out Excess Water

• Ba Dou (Crotonis Fructus)

This herb is considered endangered, toxic, or is illegal in the United States