Jing Jie (Schizonepeta Stem)

Submitted by yyh_staff on Thu, 2008-01-17 18:44.
Chinese Name: 
Jing Jie
English Name: 
Schizonepeta Stem
Functions and Usage: 
  • 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
Functional Groupings (Click for Summary/Study Notes): 
Dosage and Preparation Notes: 
  • Dosage: 3-9g
Channels Influenced: 
Temperature and Taste Properties: 
Contraindications: 
  • Avoid in measles and/or w/open sores
  • Caution with exterior deficiency
  • Avoid with liver wind patterns
    Notes: 

    There are no additional notes for this herb.

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    • Jin, Yan Ping: New England School of Acupuncture, CHM Pharmacopoeia I and II, Formulas I and II Lecture Notes

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