Qing Xiang Zi (Celosia Seeds), Semen Celosiae Argentae

"Metal generates Water, controls Wood, and insults Fire"

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Properties & Channels

Drug Interactions

Incompatible Herbs

Toxic or Endangered

Latin Name Notes

Herb 8 of 14 in Herbs that Drain Fire

Channels:

LIV

Properties:

Sweet, Cool

Latin:

Semen Celosiae Argentae

Chinese:

青箱子

Tone Marks:

qīng xiāng zĭ

Actions

Clears Heat in the Liver
For externally contracted Wind-Heat or Liver Fire causing painful, red, swollen eyes, cataracts, or blurry vision.
Lowers Blood pressure
Reduces hypertension from Liver yang rising.

Contraindications and Cautions

Never use in patients with glaucoma or liver and kidney deficiency.

Herb-Drug Interactions

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Toxicity and Overdose

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Dosage

3-15 grams.
Part used: seed.

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

Only use Chinese herbs or formulas under the direct care and supervision of a licensed Acupuncturist/Herbalist. Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.