Bai Ji Li
| Bai Ji Li in TCM:Explore the properties of Bai Ji Li according to Chinese
Nutrition and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM):
Factoids:
English Name: tribulus, puncture vine caltrop fruit
Pharmaceutical Name: Fructus Tribuli
Properties: bitter, acrid, neutral
Temperature: neutral
Channels: LV
Flavors: bitter, pungent
Special Properties:
circulates qi, clears heat, disperses wind
Actions / Indications:
- Pacifies LV and anchors Yang (headache, hypertension
due to LYR, vertigo, dizziness due to LYR,
migraines)
- Facilitates smooth flow of LV qi (pain and distension
of chest and flanks or insufficient lactation due to LV qi stag)
- Dispels wind heat; brightens eyes (red, swollen,
painful eyes; increased tearing, wind-heat in LV channel)
- Dispels wind; stops itching (skin rashes with itching,
vitiligo, eczema)
Special Notes:
- In a clinical study 123 patients suffering from warts were treated
with 100% success using bai ji li. Grind fresh herbs into a paste, rub
on affected area until a burning sensation is felt. Do this once per
day, or every other day, for a total of 1 to 4 doses.
Contraindications:
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