E Bu Shi Cao鵝不食草
Herba CentipdaeSmall Centipede Herb
Also known asCentipeda Minima
- Category
- ** Warm, Acrid Herbs that Release the Exterior
- Nature
- slightly warm
- Taste
- pungent
- Channels entered
- Lung, Liver
- Secondary channels
- Spleen, San Jiao, Large Intestine, Small Intestine
- Dosage
- 3–9 g
Usual doses
- Dosage
- 3–9 g
- Tincture
- 1–3 ml
Actions & indications
- Disperses Wind-Cold, removes superficial visual obstruction and unblocks the nasal passages
- Acute nasal and sinus obstructive patterns both internally and topically, especially when accompanied by red and dry eyes
- Alternating runny and stuffy nose
- It can be used alone
- Disperses Wind-Dampness, disperses pathogens, resolves toxicity, reduces swelling and benefits the joints
- Topically for toxic and traumatic swellings and localized Bi pain, especially the macerated fresh herb
- Resolves Phlegm and stops cough
- Cold Phlegm Stagnation
- Stops pain
- Wind-Cold-Damp Bi
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in Wind-Heat.
- Overdosage must be strictly avoided.
- Use with caution in gastric conditions, particularly peptic ulcers or gastritis.
- Best taken within an hour of a meal.
- Use with caution in those with weak digestion.
Combinations
Blown into the nose for acute headache, nasal obstruction, and red, painful eyes.
Sinusitis.
Insufflated for toothache.
Disorders of the nose.
Cataracts.
- Yi Tiao Gen
- Shen Jin Cao
- Yi Zhi Huang
- Hua
Pain.
Notes
- More recently, it has become a key ingredient in numerous patent medicines for allergic rhinitis.
- Its fresh juice can be used topically as nose drops.
- It is used for facial and eye swelling caused by Cold.
- It is also applied for intestinal inflammation accompanied by dysentery.
- It is reputed to be beneficial for insect and snake bites.