Jin Qian Cao
| Jin Qian Cao in TCM:Explore the properties of Jin Qian Cao according to Chinese
Nutrition and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM):
Factoids:
English Name: lysimachia, loose strife herb
Pharmacuetical Name: Herba Lysimachiae
Properties: sweet, salty, cool
Temperature: cool
Channels: UB, KD, LV, GB
Flavors: sweet, salty
Special Properties:
clears heat, eliminates toxins
Actions / Indications:
- Clears damp-heat from LV and GB; Relieves jaundice
(jaundice due to damp-heat, gallstones)
- Promotes urination; Unblocks PUD (representative
herb for urinary stones (shi lin), also for damp-heat lin
- Clears Toxic Heat (snake bite
externally, abcess; usually used topically with fresh herb or
drink fresh juice of the herb)
Special Notes:
- Shown effective to treat hemorrhoids in one study with 1 to 3 doses of 100g fresh herb (50g dried herb)
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