Gu Jing Cao (Inflorscence or Pipewort Scapus)

Herb 2 of 14 in Herbs that Drain Fire

Gu Jing Cao (Scapus Et Inflorescentia Eriocaulonis Buergeriani)

Channels:
LIV, ST

Properties:
Sweet, Neutral

Latin Name:
Scapus Et Inflorescentia Eriocaulonis Buergeriani

Gu Jing Cao means "Grain Essence Herb"

Actions

Disperses Wind-Heat, Removes Visual Obstructions, and Brightens the Eyes
For Wind-Heat in the Liver channel with red, swollen eyes, pterygium, and spots in front of the eyes.

Contraindications and Cautions

Contraindicated in patients with blood 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

6-15 grams.
Part used: flowering tops.

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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Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.