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Xia Ku Cao夏枯草

Spica PrunellaePrunella

Autres nomsSelfheal Spike · Allheal Spike · Woundwort

Catégorie
Herbs that Clear Heat in the *Qi* Stage
Nature
froid
Saveur
amer, piquant
Tropisme
Vésicule biliaire, Foie
Méridiens secondaires
Rein, Poumon
Posologie
6–18 g

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Doses usuelles

Posologie
6–18 g
Posologie
30 g
Tincture
2–5 ml

Actions & indications

Clears Liver Fire and brightens the eyes
  • Liver Fire with red, painful or swollen eyes or headache and dizziness, double vision, watery eyes
  • Eye pain which is worse in the evening due to Liver Yin Deficiency, especially when the eyes are neither red nor swollen
Clears Hot Phlegm and dissipates nodules
Any neck lumps or nodules due to Phlegm-Fire such as scrofula, lipoma, carbuncle, swollen glands or goiter thyroid or enlarged lymph glands
Treats hypertension
Hypertension due to Liver Fire or Liver Yang Rising, headaches, Dizziness

Contre-indications

Use with caution in Spleen and Stomach Deficiency and weakness.

Associations

  • Liver Fire causing headache, dizziness, vertigo, and painful, red eyes.

  • Eye pain accompanied by excessive tearing.

  • Eye pain that worsens in the evening or night, from Liver Yin Deficiency.

  • Nodules caused by Phlegm Fire.

  • Nodules in the neck from Liver Qi Stagnation.

    • Zhe Bei Mu

    Cools and relieves toxicity to disperse and transform Phlegm, treating goiter, scrofula, and swollen or inflamed lymph glands.

  • Liver Fire with red, painful, swollen eyes, abnormal tearing, photophobia, headache, and dizziness — particularly eye pain that worsens at night from Liver Yang Rising.

  • Swollen, sore throat; red, swollen eyes; and deep-rooted sores. Early-stage breast abscess (used internally and topically). Hepatitis and cholecystitis.

  • Eye disorders from Liver Fire.

  • Liver Fire together with Blood Deficiency.

  • Stagnation of Liver Qi.

  • Liver enlargement and inflammation.

Notes

  • Commonly used when Liver Fire and Stagnation combine to cause hot swelling.
  • In Western herbology, the whole flowering top is used as an astringent and tonic.
  • Its blood-pressure-lowering effect is currently the subject of extensive research.
  • This herb is effective at resolving neurological symptoms in the head caused by heavy metal poisoning.
  • Studies have shown this herb inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
  • It treats breast abscess and breast cancer.
  • This herb is reputed to treat circulatory disorders, tuberculosis, hepatic inflammation, inflammation of the throat and mouth, thrush, and internal bleeding.
  • Taken long-term as a syrup, Xia Ku Cao reliably benefits scrofula.
  • Fresh Prunella Xian Xia Ku Cao has more potent Heat-clearing and Fire-draining action and is frequently used for eye swelling and pain; it may be taken internally or applied externally.
  • Prunella Dew Xia Ku Cao Lu, the aromatic distillate of the fresh spikes, shares the same effects as Xia Ku Cao and is a popular drink for summertime Heat. It can be given to children to prevent Summerheat or summer rash, and taken as a beverage for scrofula or thyroid conditions; because it moderates Xia Ku Cao's cooling effect on the Stomach, it can be taken over a long period.

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