Hai Jin Sha (Spores of Japanese Fern)

Herb 16 of 28 in Herbs that Regulate Water and Drain Dampness

Channels:
BL, SI

Properties:
Sweet, Cool

Latin Name:
Spora Lygodii Japonici

Hai Jin Sha means "Sea Gold Sand"

Actions

Promotes Diuresis, Unblocks Stones
Treats most types of painful urinary problems, urinary stones, dysuria with burning, hematuria, turbid and cloudy urine, and dribbling. Expels urinary and gallbladder stones.
Reduces Swelling, Treats Jaundice
For SP damp and damp heat jaundice conditions with general swelling, fullness or bloating in the abdomen

Contraindications and Cautions

Do not use for patients with true Yin Deficiency
Do not use for patients with out damp heat symptoms

Herb-Drug Interactions

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Toxicity and Overdose

Overdose can result in numb tongue, nausea, dizziness, aversion to cold and excess urination

Dosage

6-15 grams in decoction (Chen), wrap in cheesecloth
6-15 grams in decoction (Bensky), wrap in cheesecloth

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Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.