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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:
-Edema, water Retention
-Arthritic and Rheumatic complaints
2. Stops Bleeding:
-excess Menstruation, Uterine Bleeding
-Hemoptysis
3. Externally:
-boiled in Wine and applied to Fissures in the anus; Fistulas
-Eczema, Sores, Felons; good to cure Warts
-Wounds, Trauma
-Red and inflamed eyes (distilled water of the leaves dropped in)
-as a wash for acne, scabs, flaky or inflamed skin (disilled water of the leaves)
-boiled in vinegar and applied to the navel to stop excessive Menstruation (The Secrets of Alexis, 1615)
CHINESE:
1. Strengthens Liver and Kidneys, Strengthens Sinews and Bones:
-weakness or pain of the lower back; stiff joint
-dribbling urine
-spasms and cramps of the sinews (wine-fried Dipsacus)
-protracted taking was said to increase Qi and physical strength.
2. Prevents Miscarriage, Calms the Fetus:
-threatened Miscarriage, Fetal Restlessness, bleeding during Pregnancy
-Uterine Bleeding
-Difficult lactation
-dry-fried Dipsacus is most used for this function
3. Used for Trauma:
-Bruising and Trauma, especially of the Lower Body
-topically for Sores, Wounds etc.
-wine-fried Dipsacus is most used for this purpose.
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:
1. Dry-Fried Dipsacus (Chao Xu Duan):
Stir-fried until yellowish, it is believed to increased its warming, tonifying effects, while lessening the dispersing effect. It is most used for Restless Fetus and Threatened Miscarriage.
2. Charred Dipsacus (Xu Duan Tan):
The dried root is stir-fried until scorched and black, but not falling apart or carbonised. It is best to stop Bleeding and is used for bleeding during pregnancy and uterine bleeding.
3. Salt-prepared Dipsacus (Yan Xu Duan):
Dried, sliced root is either soaked briefly in salt water, or is well sprinkled with salt water, then stir-fried until dry. This guides the medicine to the Kidneys and bones, and is best for Kidney weakness with lower back and lower limb pain and weakness, and urinary frequency.
4. Wine-fried Dipsacus (Jiu Xu Duan):
Sliced dried roots are soaked or sprinkled with rice alcohol (Yellow Rice Wine or similar), then sun-dried, dry-fried or oven dried. This makes it better to move the Blood and promote healing, especially of the sinews and joints. It is used for pain, bruising, trauma, dislocations and fractures. It is also used for joint pain and weakness but with blood stasis, as well as spasms and cramps of the sinews.
Substitute:
1. Western Teasel and Chinese Dipsacus Xu Duan may be generally be used similarly.
2. Drynaria Gu Sui Bu or Eucommia Du Zhong for lower back pain and weakness and arthritis.
3. To prevent Miscarriage, Eucommia Du Zhong
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:
1. Dry-Fried Dipsacus (Chao Xu Duan):
Stir-fried until yellowish, it is believed to increased its warming, tonifying effects, while lessening the dispersing effect. It is most used for Restless Fetus and Threatened Miscarriage.
2. Charred Dipsacus (Xu Duan Tan):
The dried root is stir-fried until scorched and black, but not falling apart or carbonised. It is best to stop Bleeding and is used for bleeding during pregnancy and uterine bleeding.
3. Salt-prepared Dipsacus (Yan Xu Duan):
Dried, sliced root is either soaked briefly in salt water, or is well sprinkled with salt water, then stir-fried until dry. This guides the medicine to the Kidneys and bones, and is best for Kidney weakness with lower back and lower limb pain and weakness, and urinary frequency.
4. Wine-fried Dipsacus (Jiu Xu Duan):
Sliced dried roots are soaked or sprinkled with rice alcohol (Yellow Rice Wine or similar), then sun-dried, dry-fried or oven dried. This makes it better to move the Blood and promote healing, especially of the sinews and joints. It is used for pain, bruising, trauma, dislocations and fractures. It is also used for joint pain and weakness but with blood stasis, as well as spasms and cramps of the sinews.
Substitute:
1. Western Teasel and Chinese Dipsacus Xu Duan may be generally be used similarly.
2. Drynaria Gu Sui Bu or Eucommia Du Zhong for lower back pain and weakness and arthritis.
3. To prevent Miscarriage, Eucommia Du Zhong
Main Combinations:
Chinese Xu Duan:
Often combined with Eucommia Du Zhong for weakness and pain of the Lower back, hips and legs, as well as for Threatened or Habitual Miscarriage.
1. Lower back pain and weakness:
i. Dipsacus Xu Duan with Eucommia Du Zhong and Achyranthes Niu Xi.
ii. Dipsacus Xu Duan with Eucommia Du Zhong and Dioscorea hypoglauca Bi Xie
2. Restless Fetus or Threatened Miscarriage from Kidney weakness:
i. Dipsacus Xu Duan with Eucommia Du Zhong.
ii. Habitual or Threatened Miscarriage, Dipsacus Xu Duan with Loranthus Sang Ji Sheng and Cuscuta Tu Si Zi.
iii. Dipsacus Xu Duan with Eucommia Du Zhong, Mugwort (Ai Ye), Burnet (Di Yu), Astragalus Huang Qi, Dang Gui
3. Trauma of the Joints, Dislocation, Fracture, Dipsacus Xu Duan with Drynaria Gu Sui Bu, Myrrh, Frankincense
4. Fractures, Dipsacus Xu Duan, Achyranthes Niu Xi, Eucommia Du Zhong, Dang Gui, Cornus Shan Zhu Yu
5. Breast Sores, Dipsacus Xu Duan with Dandelion (TCM)
6. Excess Menstruation:
i. Take 2 drams of the powder with Pea Soup
ii. boil in Vinegar, beat to a pulp and apply as a plaster to the Umbilicus
7. 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)
8. Headache, Frenzy, Madness, beat the fresh leaves with a little Brandy, Camphor and Opium added. Apply to the forehead. Also applied to Arthritic pain. (Salmon)
Major Formulas:
An Chong Tang
Tai Shan Pan Shi San
Cautions:
Generally Safe.
Avoid in painful obstruction with Heat.
Main Preparations used:
Generally Safe.
Avoid in painful obstruction with Heat.
Main Preparations used: