Relieves Pathogenic Heat in the Blood and Stops Bleeding For extreme heat, very high fever, and reckless movement of hot Blood. Stops convulsions, delirium, epistaxis, and vomiting Blood.
Sedates Convulsions For tremors from heat entering the Ying or Blood levels, with loss of consciousness, tremor, or delirium.
Purges Fire and Reduces Toxins For erythema, purpura, erysipelas, and maculation.
Contraindications and Cautions
Contraindicated during pregnancy, or for heat from blood deficiency. Only use for excess conditions, caution in cases of qi deficiency causing rash or lack of heat. Do not use with Radix Aconiti Carmichaeli (chuan wu), Sclerotium Omphaliae Lapidescens (lei wan), or Radix Aconiti Kusnezoffii (zhi cao wu).
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
1-2 grams as powder. Can be ground into liquid. Very rarely used in decoctions, however, up to 6 grams can be taken in this form.
Notes
Xi Jiao is an endangered species. Cornu Bubali (Shui Niu Jiao) can be used in its place.
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Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.
Herb 7 of 11 in Herbs that Cool the Blood
This herb is considered endangered, toxic, or is illegal in the United States
