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Herb Documents

Properties & Channels

Drug Interactions

Incompatible Herbs

Toxic or Endangered

Latin Name Notes

Bai Ji Li (Caltrop Fruit, Tribulus)

Herb 1 of 9 in Substances that Extinguish Wind and Stop Tremors

Channels:
LIV, LU

Properties:
Spicy, Bitter, Warm

Latin Name:
Fructus Tribuli Terrestris

Actions

Soothes the Liver and Anchors the Yang
For rising Liver Yang and Liver Fire. Treats head disorders caused by Liver Yang rising with symptoms such as dizziness, headache, vertigo, blurred vision, bitter taste in the mouth, and hypertension.
Soothes the Flow of Liver Qi
For Liver Qi Stagnation with symptoms such as pain, fullness, and distension in the chest and hypochondria, insufficient lactation, and irregular menses.
Dispels Wind, Heat, and Clears the Eyes
For red, painful, swollen, and itchy eyes, superficial visual obstruction, photophobia, and increased tearing (lacrimation).
Dispels Wind and Stops Itching
For significant itching from hives, eczema, or other skin lesions, vitiligo, or neurodermatitis arising from wind and Blood Deficiency.

Contraindications and Cautions

Use with caution in cases of Blood Deficiency.
Use extreme caution during pregnancy, as Bai Ji Li can induce miscarriage.
If used topically, this herb may cause itching and/or rash.

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

6-10 grams

Notes

Dry frying this herb will increase it's warmth, and dry frying with salt will alter it's properties to enter the Kidneys.

Combinations:

Bai Ji Li (Fructus Tribuli Terrestris)
Sha Yuan Ji Li (Semen Astragali Complanati)

Combined Actions:

Regulates the upward and downward movement of Liver and Kidney Qi.
Nourish the Kidney and bind the essence
Calms the Liver and brightens the eyes

Combined Indications:

For vertigo and poor vision due to Liver and Kidney Deficiency
Lower back pain, frequent urination, spermatorrhea, premature ejaculation

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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