Chinese Herbs: Xiao Ji (Small Thistle), Cephalanoplos

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Herb 8 of 11 in Herbs that Cool the Blood

Channels:

LIV, SP

Properties:

Sweet, Cool

Latin:

Cephalanoplos

Tone Marks:

xiăo jī

Alt Names:

Da Xiao Ji

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Contraindications and Cautions

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Herb-Drug Interactions

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Toxicity and Overdose

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This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

Shi Hui San (Ten Partially Charred Substances Powder)
Formulas that Clear Heat and Stop Bleeding
Xiao Ji Yin Zi (Cephalanoplos Decoction)
Formulas that Clear Heat and Stop Bleeding

Herbs References

Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica, Third Edition - Dan Bensky
Herb-drug interactions - Fugh-Berman A.
Handbook of Chinese Herbs - Him Che. Yeung
Chinese Medical Herbology & Pharmacology - John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen
Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals, Third Edition - Max Wichtl

Formulas References

Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies - Dan Bensky
Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas - Him Che. Yeung
The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula - 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 Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.