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Euphorbia pekinensis, Jing Da Ji 京大戟
Jing Da Ji (TCM)
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Botanical name:
Euphorbia pekinensis
Parts used:
Prepared Root
Temperature & Taste:
Cold, dry. Pungent, Bitter. Toxic
Note the Euphorbias are considered very hot in the western tradition.
Euphorbia pekinensis
Parts used:
Prepared Root
Temperature & Taste:
Cold, dry. Pungent, Bitter. Toxic
Note the Euphorbias are considered very hot in the western tradition.
Uses:
1. Purges Phlegm and Water:
-Fluid collection in the Chest or abdomen; Edema, Ascites (only in strong bodies)
-expectoration of thick sputum
2. Clears Phlegm, Resolves Masses:
-Scrofula, Lymphatic swellings from Phlegm
3. Treats Malaria
-traditionally used to treat Malaria
4. Externally:
-applied to red, swollen and toxic sores
-applied to Scrofula and Lymphatic swellings
-Toothache, chew a little of the root
DOSE:
Of the prepared root: 1–3 grams
SUBSTITUTE:
Knoxia valerianoides Hong Da Ji is similar is function and use. It is considered slightly milder in effect and is preferred unless the condition is severe or urgent. Knoxia Hong Da Ji is now used more commonly in China. Dose is the same.
COMMENT:
1. In some parts of China the unprocessed root is used. However, due to the fact that Vinegar preparation both corrects its toxic quality while enhancing its effectiveness, it should only be used internally in its prepared form.
2. This is prepared and used very similarly to Esula and Tithymalus of the West, the use of which go back to antiquity. It is highly probable that their use was introduced to China.
3. Traditionally considered incompatible with Licorice.
PREPARATION:
Vinegar-Prepared Root:
i. The root is soaked in enough vinegar to cover it, and boiled a little to allow most of the vinegar to absorb. Then it is gently stri-fried until almost dry, then left in the sun or a low over to dry thoroughly.
ii. it can also be prepared as per the western tradition for preparation of related Euphorbia species by soaking for 3 days in vinegar, then drying.
Of the prepared root: 1–3 grams
SUBSTITUTE:
Knoxia valerianoides Hong Da Ji is similar is function and use. It is considered slightly milder in effect and is preferred unless the condition is severe or urgent. Knoxia Hong Da Ji is now used more commonly in China. Dose is the same.
COMMENT:
1. In some parts of China the unprocessed root is used. However, due to the fact that Vinegar preparation both corrects its toxic quality while enhancing its effectiveness, it should only be used internally in its prepared form.
2. This is prepared and used very similarly to Esula and Tithymalus of the West, the use of which go back to antiquity. It is highly probable that their use was introduced to China.
3. Traditionally considered incompatible with Licorice.
PREPARATION:
Vinegar-Prepared Root:
i. The root is soaked in enough vinegar to cover it, and boiled a little to allow most of the vinegar to absorb. Then it is gently stri-fried until almost dry, then left in the sun or a low over to dry thoroughly.
ii. it can also be prepared as per the western tradition for preparation of related Euphorbia species by soaking for 3 days in vinegar, then drying.
Main Combinations:
1. Serious Edema, Ascites:
i. decoct Euphorbia Jing Da Ji with Chinese Dates (Da Zao), then eat the Dates.
ii. in XinJiang (Uyghur region of Western China), Euphorbia Jing Da Ji and Jujubes (Chinese Dates, Da Zao) are decocted in Cows Milk
2. Water accumulation in the Chest or Abdomen, Euphorbia Jing Da Ji with Costus Mu Xiang
3. Ascites, Euphorbia Jing Da Ji with roasted Ginger
4. Jaundice, Euphorbia Jing Da Ji with Artemisia Yin Chen Hao
5. Malaria, Euphorbia Jing Da Ji with Bupleurum Chai Hu, Ginger, Pinellia Ban Xia
Cautions:
1. Very irritant. Avoid overdose, only use full doses once lesser doses have not worked. Usually used for a short time only.
2. Not used during Pregnancy
3. Not used in the weak or frail. It is only for conditions of excess manifested with a strong or full pulse.
Main Preparations used:
1. Very irritant. Avoid overdose, only use full doses once lesser doses have not worked. Usually used for a short time only.
2. Not used during Pregnancy
3. Not used in the weak or frail. It is only for conditions of excess manifested with a strong or full pulse.
Main Preparations used: