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Dipsacus, Teasel, Xu Duan 续断

Virga Pastoris, Carduus Veneris, Labrum Veneris
Xu Duan (Chinese Teasel)
Chir, Moleta (Arabic)
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Herbarius latinus, Petri, 1485

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Gart der Gesundheit, Cuba, 1485

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Flora von Deutschland (28), Kohler, 1886

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Botanical name:
Dipsacus spp.
Salmon said there were many varieties, but 2 main types were used. In addition the Chinese (or Japanese) variety is used in TCM:
  1. D. sativus, Garden Teasel
  2. D. silvestris (syn. D. fullonum, D. vulgaris), Wild Teasel
  3. D. asperoides, Chinese or Japanese Teasel Xu Duan

Parts used:
Root; leaf was used externally in the West

Temperature & Taste:
Warm, dry. Bitter, Sweet, Pungent
Some western sources claimed Teasel was Cool and dry.

Classifications:
3M. ARTHRITICS
D. Clear Wind and Damp
N. Tonics

Uses:
EUROPEAN:
1. Warms the Kidneys, Strengthens the Bones and Joints:

-Arthritic and Rheumatic complaints

2. Stops Bleeding:
-excess Menstruation

3. Externally:
-Wounds, Trauma


CHINESE:
1. Strengthens Liver and Kidneys, Strengthens Sinews and Bones:

-weakness or pain of the lower back; stiff joint

2. Prevents Miscarriage, Calms the Fetus:
-Uterine Bleeding

3. Used for Trauma:
-Bruising and Trauma, especially of the Lower Body


Dose:
Decoction: 6–18 grams
Powder: 2–5 grams

Comment:
The European and Chinese Teasel are closely related and are similar in appearance. Despite the fact that European Teasel was not commonly used and appears in no traditional formulas, the Western Teasel may be used similarly to the Chinese Xu Duan. Garran, in his Western Herbs according to Traditional Chinese Medicine states that the Western Teasel can be used the same as Chinese Xu Duan.

Preparation:
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Substitute:
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Main Combinations:

1. Lower back pain and weakness:
i. Dipsacus Xu Duan with  ... available in PRO version
ii. Dipsacus Xu Duan with  ... available in PRO version
2. Restless Fetus or Threatened Miscarriage from Kidney weakness:
i. Dipsacus Xu Duan with  ... available in PRO version
ii. Habitual or Threatened Miscarriage, Dipsacus Xu Duan with  ... available in PRO version
iii. Dipsacus Xu Duan with  ... available in PRO version
3. Trauma of the Joints, Dislocation, Fracture, Dipsacus Xu Duan with  ... available in PRO version
4. Fractures, Dipsacus Xu Duan,  ... available in PRO version
5. Breast Sores, Dipsacus Xu Duan with  ... available in PRO version
6. Clefts, Ulcers, Fistulas of the Anus, as well as Warts and Wens, apply a cataplasm of the root beaten to a pulp, then left in a brass or copper vessel (to absorb some of the verdigris from it). (Salmon)
7. Headache, Frenzy, Madness,  ... available in PRO version

Cautions:
Generally Safe.
Avoid in painful obstruction with Heat.

Main Preparations used:

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