Wang Bu Liu Xing (Vaccaria Seeds - Skin Shown)

Herb 26 of 34 in Herbs that Invigorate Blood and Remove Stagnation

Wang Bu Liu Xing (Semen Vaccariae Segetalis)

Channels:
LIV, ST

Properties:
Bitter, Neutral

Latin Name:
Semen Vaccariae Segetalis

Actions

Moves Blood, Opens Channels
Unblocks menses in cases of amenorrhea. Also for dysmenorrheal, irregular menses, and Bi Zheng by moving blood which opens blockages in the channels. For arthritis due to blocks in the channels and collaterals.
Reduces Swelling, Promotes Lactations, Drains Abscesses
Treats painful swellings of breasts and testicles. Commonly used for breast disorders like insufficient lactation and breast abscesses and swellings.

Contraindications and Cautions

Do not use during pregnancy
Do not use during hypermenorrhea
Do not use during excess bleeding
Caution for deficient patients

Herb-Drug Interactions

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Toxicity and Overdose

None Noted

Dosage

4.5-9 grams in decoction (Bensky)
6-10 grams in decoction (Chen)

Notes

Can initiate labor due to bitterness inducing a strong downward direction/action

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Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.