Dipsacus, Teasel, Xu Duan 续断
Virga Pastoris, Carduus Veneris, Labrum Veneris
Xu Duan (Chinese Teasel)
Chir, Moleta (Arabic)
Xu Duan (Chinese Teasel)
Chir, Moleta (Arabic)
Herbarius latinus, Petri, 1485
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Gart der Gesundheit, Cuba, 1485
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Flora von Deutschland (28), Kohler, 1886
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:
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
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:
- D. sativus, Garden Teasel
- D. silvestris (syn. D. fullonum, D. vulgaris), Wild Teasel
- 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:
... available in PRO version
Substitute:
... available in PRO version
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:
... available in PRO version
Substitute:
... available in PRO version
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:
Generally Safe.
Avoid in painful obstruction with Heat.
Main Preparations used: