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Properties & Channels

Drug Interactions

Incompatible Herbs

Toxic or Endangered

Latin Name Notes

Channels: LIV, SP, HT Properties: Sweet, Cool Latin: Herba Cirsii Japonici Chinese: 大蓟 Tone Marks: dài jì Alt Names: Jing Da Ji Translation: Big Thistle

Actions

Contraindications and Cautions

Herb-Drug Interactions

Toxicity and Overdose

• Nausea and vomiting is a possible effect of ingestion of this herb

Dosage

• 10–15 grams in decoction with a maximum of 30 grams dried or 60 grams fresh ¹²
• 9–15 grams in decoction ¹³

Notes

• Charred Da Ji is better at stopping bleeding while the fresh herb is better for cooling the blood and reducing swelling.
• The root of Da Ji is better for lowering blood pressure.
• The fresh juice of this herb can be used alone for epistaxis, hematemesis, and excess menses.

Clinical Studies and Research

• Effects of methanol extract of Cirsium japonicum var. ussuriense and its principle, hispidulin-7-O-neohesperidoside on hepatic alcohol-metabolizing enzymes and lipid peroxidation in ethanol-treated rats.
  Phytother Res. 2004 Jan;18(1):19-24.
• Oviposition-stimulatory activity against Ostrinia zealis by essential oil of root part from Cirsium japonicum DC.
  Nat Prod Res. 2003 Oct;17(5):341-5.
• Studies on antihemorrhagic substances in herbs classified as hemostatics in Chinese medicine. VII. On the antihemorrhagic principle in Cirsium japonicum DC.
  Chem Pharm Bull (Tokyo). 1987 Feb;35(2):861-4.

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• Da Ji has demonstrated blood clotting (1), antibiotic (2), and antihypertensive effects (3).
• Human clinical trials in China show Da Ji effective for hematuria (4), upper GI bleeding (5), hypertension (6), nephritis (7), nodules (8), and pulmonary tuberculosis (9).
  
  
  • Zhong Yao Xue, 1998; 465:466
  • Zhong Guo Fang Lao Za Zhi, 1964; 5(3):481
  • Cardiovascular Research, 1982; 16:11
  • Zhong Jua Mi Niao Wai Ke, 1982; 3(4):287
  • Zhong Cao Yao Tong Xun, 1973; 2:45
  • Zhong Cheng Yao Yan Jiu, 1982; 8:36
  • Zhong Cao Yao Xue, 1979; 378
  • Shi Yong Yi Xue Za Zhi, 1985; 1(2):40
  • Hu Nan sheng Jie He Bing Yan Jiu Yuan, 1971; 37

This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

• Shi Hui San (Ten Partially Charred Substances Powder)
  Formulas that Clear Heat and Stop Bleeding
• Shi Zao Tang (Ten Jujube Decoction)
  Formulas that Drive Out Excess Water
• Zhou Che Wan (Vessel and Vehicle Pill)
  Formulas that Drive Out Excess Water

• Gan Cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae)

Comments

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This herb is harsh for most people, but it's very effective.

References

Herbs

• 13. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (Revised Edition) - Dan Bensky
• 25. Lancet 2000 January 8;355(9198):134-138 (Article) - Fugh-Berman A.
• 17. Handbook of Chinese Herbs (Second Edition) - Him Che. Yeung
• 12. Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology (First Edition) - John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen
• 26. Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals (Third Edition) - Max Wichtl

Formulas

• 15. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies (First Edition) - Dan Bensky
• 18. Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas (First Edition) - Him Che. Yeung
• 16. The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula Study Guide (First Edition) - Qiao Yi

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