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Herb Documents

Properties & Channels

Drug Interactions

Incompatible Herbs

Toxic or Endangered

Latin Name Notes

Xi Xian Cao (Siegesbeckia)

Herb 20 of 20 in Herbs that Dispel Wind-Dampness

Channels:
KI, LIV

Properties:
Bitter, Cold

Latin Name:
Herba Siegesbeckiae

Actions

Dispels Wind Damp and Opens the Channels
For Bi Zheng. Treats Pain, numbness, spasms and paralysis in the joints, body, and extremities. Also for weak legs and weakness following a stroke
Clears heat and Toxin, Stops Itching
For headache and dizziness due to Liver Yang rising. For rash, sores and general itching due to Damp Heat or Wind-Damp
Calms the Spirit
For hypertension due to heat

Contraindications and Cautions

Use caution during pregnancy or with children

Herb-Drug Interactions

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Toxicity and Overdose

None noted

Dosage

10-15 grams in decoction (Chen)
9-15 grams in decoction (Bensky)

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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