Jing Jie (Schizonepeta Stem) - Chinese Herbal Medicine

Chinese Name: Jing Jie
English Name: Schizonepeta Stem

Clinical Usage and Indications

  • Expels wind and releases the exterior - useful for either wind-cold or wind-heat
  • Useful for boils, carbuncles, etc. in the initial stages
  • Resolve itching (wind-heat in the blood level), may be used topically
  • Stops bleeding, blood in stool (secondary herb), uterine bleeding

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Dosage and Preparation Notes

  • Dosage: 3-9g

Channels/Meridians Influenced

Associated Temperature and Taste

Cautions and Contraindications

  • Avoid in measles and/or w/open sores
  • Caution with exterior deficiency
  • Avoid with liver wind patterns

    Staff Clinician Notes

    There are no additional notes for this herb.

    Herbal Formulas Which Include This Herb

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    • Xiao Feng Wan

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      Itchy and red skin lesions, possibly with weeping, comprising such conditions as psoriasis, eczema, acne, dermatitis, etc.

      The Pulse will generally be forceful, floating and rapid and the Tongue will have a yellow or white tongue coating.


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    • Yin Qiao Wan

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      Common cold, flu, general immunity, fever w/slight or no chills, headache, desire for fluids, cough, sore throat.

      Pulse will be floating and rapid and the Tongue will have a red tip with a thin white or yellow tongue coating.


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