Wang Jiang Nan Zi望江南子
Semen Cassiae OccidentalisCoffee Senna
- Toxic
- Category
- Moist Laxatives
- Nature
- cold, neutral
- Taste
- sweet, bitter
- Channels entered
- Stomach, Large Intestine
- Dosage
- 6–9 g
Usual doses
- Dosage
- 6–9 g
- Powder
- 1.5–3 g
Actions & indications
- Clears Liver Fire, strengthen the Stomach, clears the Lungs, disperses swelling, removes toxicity, relaxes the bowels and clears vision
- Swelling and pain of eyes, indigestion, stomachache, sores and boils, constipation, dysentery, dizziness.
Contraindications
Use with caution in pregnancy.
Notes
Studies show it inhibits the growth of cancer cells.