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Xī Xiān Cǎo 豨薟草

Pharmaceutical name Siegesbecklae Herba siegesbeckia
Category Dispel Wind-Dampness
Key Properties Cools heat
Dispels wind-dampness
Stops itching
Calms the spirit
For Excess Heat Bi
Properties Bitter
Cold
Tropism KD, LV
Actions & Indications 1) Dispels Wind-Dampness, Unblocks the Channels & Collaterals
2) Clears Heat & Pacifies the Liver (for Lv Yang rising)
3) Clears & Transforms Damp-Heat (sores, itching Wind-Damp rash)
4) Also Used for Hypertension
Dosages 9-15g
Contraindications (TCM) Caution with pregnancy and in children, may suppress normal development
Contraindications (Western)
Chemical Composition Darutoside, darutigenol, neodarutoside
Pharmacological Effects • Anti-inflammatory: oral administration for 10 days effectively reduced swelling in the legs of rats
• Antihypertensive: water and alcohol extracts dilated blood vessels and reduced blood pressure in cats and rabbits; duration of action approximately 1.5 hours
• Immunosuppressive: associated with inhibitory effect on immune system in mice; daily administration of decoction reduced both cellular and humoral immunities
• Antibiotic: inhibitory effect against S. aureus, E. coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Bacillus dysenteriae, Salmonella typhi, and Staphylococcus albus
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This information is a reference tool for Chinese herbal studies. It is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult a primary health professional if you require health advisory.