Bai Ji (Bletilla Rhizome)

Herb 2 of 19 in Herbs that Stop Bleeding

Channels:
LU, ST, LIV

Properties:
Bitter, Sweet, Cool, Astringent

Latin Name:
Rhizoma Bletillae

Bai Ji means "White Orchid"

Alternate Names

Bai Gen, Gan Gen, Lian Ji Cao

Actions

Restrains Leakage of Blood and Stops Bleeding
For Hematemesis, Hemoptysis, Lung Abscesses, and bleeding due to trauma.
Nourishes Yin, Cools Heat, and Preserves Body Fluids
For bleeding in the Lungs and Stomach causing Hematemesis, Hemoptysis, and Epistaxis.
Reduces Swelling and Promotes Generation of Flesh
Can be applied topically to treat ulcers, sores, swellings, and chapped skin. It can reduce the swelling of sores, and speed the healing of chronic non-healing sores.

Contraindications and Cautions

Do not use in cases where hemoptysis is caused by external disease.
Do not use in early stage Lung abscesses.
Do not use when bleeding is due to excess fire and toxins.

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

3-10 grams

Notes

The powdered form of this herb is usually mixed with the strained decoction.
This herb is effective topically to stop bleeding from traumatic injury.

Combinations:

Bai Ji (Rhizoma Bletillae)
San Qi (Radix Pseudoginseng)

Combined Actions:

Stops Bleeding, Dispels Blood Stagnation, and Generates Flesh

Combined Indications:

Vomiting of blood (hematemesis)
Coughing of blood (hemoptysis)
Bleeding due to traumatic injury

Combined Use:

Used externally on affected area for traumatic injury

This herb is incompatible with:

Fu Zi (Radix Lateralis Praeparatus Aconiti Carmichaeli)
Cao Wu (Radix Aconiti Kusnezoffii Preparata)
Chuan Wu (Radix Aconiti Preparata)

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.