Single Herb Glossary
Xiǎo Jì 小薊
| Pharmaceutical name | Cirsii Herba “small thistle”, field thistle, cephalanoplos |
| Category | Stop Bleeding |
| Key Properties | cools the blood, stops bleeding, promotes urination |
| Properties | Sweet Cool |
| Tropism | LV, HT |
| Actions & Indications | 1) Cools Blood & Stops Bleeding 2) Resolves toxicity and reduces abscesses 3) Recently used for Damp-Heat Jaundice, Hepatitis, & Hypertension |
| Dosages | 9-30g |
| Contraindications (TCM) | Caution w/ Def Cold of SP & ST, loose stools, or diarrhea |
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| Chemical Composition | Acacetin-7 -rhamnogluioside, rutin, protocatechuic acid, caffeic acid, chlorogenic acid |
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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.