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Xian He Cao仙鶴草

Herba AgrimoniaeAgrimony

Autres nomsFurry Agrimony · Hairyvein Agrimonia Herb and Bud

Catégorie
Herbs that Stop Bleeding
Nature
neutre
Saveur
amer, astringent
Tropisme
Poumon, Foie, Rate, Cœur
Méridiens secondaires
Estomac, Gros intestin, Intestin grêle
Posologie
6–16 g

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Doses usuelles

Posologie
6–16 g
Tincture
2–4 ml

Actions & indications

Astringes leakage of Blood and stops bleeding
  • Various types of bleeding such as hematemesis, hemoptysis, epistaxis, bleeding gums, hematuria, intestinal bleeding and uterine bleeding
  • With appropriate herbs, it can be used for bleeding due to Heat, Cold Excess or Deficiency
Astringes diarrhea and dysentery
Chronic diarrhea and dysentery
Kills parasites
Trichomonas vaginitis (topical), tapeworm and malarial disorders (internal)
Tonifies Qi and Blood
Qi and Blood Deficiencies due to overexertion
Reduces swelling and eliminates pus
The vine is used topically or internally, treats breast abscesses, swellings and ulcerations

Contre-indications

  • Contraindicated in Heat or Excess Fire.
  • May cause nausea, vomiting, palpitations, or flushing.
  • Avoid in acute diarrhea or dysentery, as it may cause pathogens to be retained.

Interactions

Because it contains vitamin K, it may reduce warfarin's (Coumadin) anticoagulant effect; concurrent use is not contraindicated but should be approached with caution to prevent clot formation.

Associations

Notes

  • Some sources credit this herb with promoting Blood coagulation, cooling the Blood, and dispersing Blood stasis.
  • It is also said to raise blood pressure.
  • Others say it moves Qi, invigorates the Blood, and resolves distending abdominal masses.
  • It is typically used alone or paired with Flos Sophorae Huai Hua and Rx. Sanguisorbae Di Yu.
  • It is milder in action than Rz. Bletillae Bai Ji.
  • Alone or in combination, it can stop bleeding.
  • Used alone, it treats chronic diarrhea or dysentery with mucus and Blood.
  • Used alone, it treats hematemesis or hemoptysis caused by Heat injuring the Stomach or Lungs.
  • For malaria, 9g of the powdered herb is taken once daily with grain liquor and plenty of warm water.
  • Applied topically, it treats trichomonas vaginitis.
  • It has been shown to inhibit cancer cell growth while supporting the growth of normal cells.
  • It also has a notable analgesic effect.
  • Some sources say it resolves toxicity, relieves Food Stagnation, eases fullness in the Middle Burner, descends Qi, and treats upset Stomach, belching throat Bi, Intestinal Wind with pus and Blood, jaundice, abscesses, deep-rooted sores, and swollen hemorrhoids.
  • For trichomonas vaginitis, the young fresh stems can be used as an external wash or douche.
  • For acute mastitis, decoct 30g of the herb with wine in a half-filled teapot, taken after meals.
  • It is also said to cure scrofula.
  • For Meniere's syndrome, 60g decocted in water is taken twice daily.
  • According to one source it cures dyspepsia, abdominal distention, regurgitation, dysphagia, throat inflammation, pulmonary abscess, hemorrhoids, and hematemesis.
  • One source considers it the best herb for resolving and dissipating distending abdominal masses.
  • It is also said to be effective for "incurable" dysphagia and regurgitation.
  • As a Qi tonic, 30g is combined with ten red dates Hong Zao in a strong decoction and sipped as tea throughout the day.
  • It has also been used for bleeding duodenal or Stomach ulcers.
  • Xian He Cao, Rz. Bletillae Bai Ji, and Fol. Callicarpae Formosanae Zi Zhu all check and stop bleeding — strongest to weakest, Bai Ji, then Xian He Cao, then Zi Zhu. For cooling Heat the ranking reverses at the ends: Zi Zhu is strongest, Bai Ji next, and Xian He Cao weakest.

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