Single Herb Glossary
Dà Jì 大薊
| Pharmaceutical name | Cirsii japonici Herba sive Radix “large thistle”, Japanese cirsium, Japanese thistle |
| Category | Stop Bleeding |
| Key Properties | cools the blood, stops bleeding, reduces swelling |
| Properties | Sweet Cool |
| Tropism | LV, SP, HT |
| Actions & Indications | 1) Cools Blood & Stops Bleeding 2) Reduces swelling and generates flesh at sores 3) Benefits the Gallbladder and reduces jaundice 4) Treats hypertension |
| Dosages | 9-15g |
| Contraindications (TCM) | Cold from deficiency of Spleen and Stomach; caution during pregnancy or in absence of Blood stagnation |
| Contraindications (Western) | |
| Chemical Composition | Cirsimarin, pectolinarin, luleclin-7-glucoside, acacetin rhamnoglucoside, vitamin K |
| Pharmacological Effects | • Hemostatic: charred Da Ji has demonstrated hemostatic properties and shortens bleeding time • Antibiotic: alcohol tincture at a concentration of 1:30,000 demonstrated inhibitory effect on Mycobacterium tuberculosis, based on in vitro tests • Cardiovascular: water or alcohol extract decreased heart rate and lowered blood pressure in experiments with dogs, cats and rabbits |
| Herb-Drug Interactions | • Anticoagulant drugs: herb contains vitamin K, which may reduce anticoagulant effect of warfarin; use with caution to prevent formation of clots • Incompatible with Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix) |
| Classical Formula(s) |
Shi Hui San (Ten Partially-Charred Substances Powder) 十灰散 Shi Zao Tang (Ten-Jujube Decoction) 十棗湯 Yu Shu Dan (delete She Xiang, Xiong Huang, Zhu Sha) (Jade Pivot Special Pill) 玉樞丹（減麝香，雄黃，硃砂） Zhou Che Wan (Vessel and Vehicle Pill) (deleted qing fen) 舟車丸 （減輕粉） |
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.