Traditional Chinese Medicine/Jing Jie
< Traditional Chinese Medicineschzonepeta stem or bud
(Chinese name: 荆芥)
Taste & Temperature:
Channels:
- Hand Tai Yin of Lung
- Foot Jue Yin of Liver
Actions & Indications:
- disperse Wind-Cold (Spicy, Warm)
- release rash & stop itching
- stop bleeding (charred)
- Expel Wind-Heat or Wind-Cold (depending on what mixed with)
Contraindications:
- Qi & Yin deficiency causing excessive sweating
- Liver Wind pattern
- fully erupted measles or open sores
Caution:
- Yin syndrome
- Blood deficiency
- chronic skin infection
Dosage:
- 1-3 qian (3-9 grams)
Cooking: short time
Friend:
- Fang Feng - often used together
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