Cang Er Zi (Cocklebur Fruit, Xanthium)
Submitted by yyh_staff on Tue, 2008-06-17 15:50.
Chinese Name:
Cang Er ZiEnglish Name:
Cocklebur Fruit, XanthiumFunctions and Usage:
- Expels wind and damp - bi syndromes, skin disorders with itching.
- Nasal passage obstruction - thick nasal discharge, sinus headache; often combined with Xin Yi Hua and Bai Zhi.
Functional Groupings (Click for Summary/Study Notes):
Dosage and Preparation Notes:
- Dosage: 3-9g
Channels Influenced:
Temperature and Taste Properties:
Contraindications:
There are currently no contraindications listed.
Notes:
There are no additional notes for this herb.
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