Xi Xian Cao稀薟草

Herba SiegesbeckiaeSiegesbeckia

Autres nomsSt. Paul's Wort · Hairy Siegesbeckia

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Doses usuelles

Dispels Wind-Dampness, strengthens the sinews and unblocks the channels and collaterals: Wind-Damp Bi with joint pain
Because it is good at unblocking the channels and invigorating the collaterals it is commonly used for spasms, numbness and cramps in the extremities and weak legs, including weakness as a sequela of Wind-stroke with numbness and weakness of the back and legs, facial paralysis and hemiplegia
Clears Heat and pacifies the Liver: Liver Yang Rising with headache, dizziness
Clears and transforms Damp-Heat and eliminates toxins: Damp-Heat sores and itching, Wind-Damp rashes and other forms of itching
Treats hypertension: Hypertension
Calms the Spirit: Irritability, insomnia, tinnitus, vertigo and forgetfulness

Contraindicated for numbness or Bi Syndrome arising from Yin or Blood Deficiency.
Contraindicated for numbness or Bi Syndrome arising from Spleen and Kidney Deficiency.
Use with extreme caution in pregnancy and childhood.

- Wei Ling Xian
Wind-Dampness presenting with soreness and pain in the bones and sinews and numbness of the limbs.
- Xia Ku Cao
Blurred vision, headache, and dizziness from Liver Fire or Liver Yang Rising.
- Chou Wu Tong
High blood pressure.

The fresh herb can be crushed to extract juice for use on spider and snake bites; if swallowed, the juice induces vomiting.
Used alone, it treats dermatological disorders both internally and topically.
The juice serves as an emetic to bring up Phlegm.
Some sources classify this herb under the "Spirit Calming" category.
Xi Xian Cao and Fol. Clerodendron Chou Wu Tong both address Wind-Damp Bi and itchy rashes from Wind or Dampness. Xi Xian Cao excels at dispelling Wind-Dampness from the sinews and bones, treating Wind-Stroke paralysis and being especially effective for numbness of the limbs. Chou Wu Tong, by contrast, calms Liver Yang to address dizziness and can be used alone for that purpose.
Raw, unprocessed Siegesbeckia Sheng Xi Xian Cao clears Liver Heat and transforms Damp-Heat, treating Damp-Heat sores and rashes as well as Liver Yang rising with headache and dizziness; it can also be applied topically to sores and snakebites.
Wine-fried Siegesbeckia Jiu Zhi Xi Xian Cao dispels Wind-Dampness while strengthening the sinews and bones, treating Wind-Stroke, hemiplegia, headache, dizziness, Wind-Damp Bi pain, and weakness of the knees and lower limbs; rather than cooling, it is slightly warming and tonifying.