Lu Xian Cao鹿啣草

Herba PyrolaePyrola

Also known asAsian Wintergreen Root and Herb · *Lu Han Cao*

Usual doses

Dispels Wind-Dampness and strengthens the sinews and bones: Wind-Damp Bi and lack of strength in the back and legs (can be used alone)
Stops bleeding: A variety of bleeding disorders including hemoptysis, epistaxis, irregular uterine bleeding and bleeding from trauma
Augments the Kidneys and aids them to grasp Qi (Tonifies the Lungs and Kidneys): Coughing and wheezing from chronic Lung Qi Deficiency or failure of the Kidneys to grasp Qi
Invigorates Blood circulation and regulates menstruation: Leukorrhea
Nourishes the Heart and stops perspiration: Palpitations and night sweating associated with Heart Yin Deficiency

Combined with Rx. Astragali Huang Qi, it has been shown to help prevent the ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity associated with aminoglycoside use.

- Bai Zhu
- Ze Xie
Chronic degenerative joint disease.
- Sang Ji Sheng
- Niu Xi
- Du Zhong
Long-standing painful obstruction accompanied by weak, soft sinews and bones.
- Bai Ji
Coughing up of blood.
- Di Yu Tan
Irregular uterine bleeding.
Wheezing from Lung Qi Deficiency or from the Kidneys failing to grasp Qi.
- Pigs Feet
Stewed together to treat Deficiency consumption.

This herb has contraceptive properties and can cause the uterus and ovaries to atrophy.
It reduces blood pressure.
In Japan it is used for beriberi and as a diuretic.
Juice pressed from the fresh herb is applied to toxic insect bites and cut wounds.
For traumatic bleeding it can be used topically, either as a powder or as the crushed fresh herb.
It is especially suited to elderly patients since it tonifies the Kidneys.
It moistens the Lungs as well.
It nourishes the Heart and astringes sweat, treating palpitations and night sweats.
Some sources also credit it with treating Phlegm-Fire symptoms.