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Juncus, Rush, Deng Xin Cao 灯心草

Common or Soft Rush, Green Bull Rush
Deng Xin Cao (TCM)

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Juncus effusus
Sturm, J., Krause, E.H.L., Lutz, K.G., Flora von Deutschland
in Abbildungen nach der Natur, Zweite auflage
(1900-1907)

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Juncus effusus
(Photo by Christian Fischer) (Wikimedia)
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Botanical name:
Juncus effusus (TCM, West)
The Rushes were used in the Western tradition too. Salmon (Botanologia) listed over 30 kinds. He said all have similar vertues, but the Bull Rush (Typha spp.) is strongest and so was most used. Culeper said any of the "Soft" or "Smooth" Rushes could be used.

Parts used:
Pith is used in TCM, and is strongest.
The whole herb, Root or Seed can be used similarly, and wree used in the West. The whole herb is likewise listed for use in the Barefoot Doctors Manual.
Dioscorides, Galen and Pliny used the Seed.

Temperature & Taste:
Slightly Cool, dry. Sweet

Classification:
C. Clears Damp, Promote Urine

Uses:
1. Clears Heat, Promotes Urine:
(TCM, West)
-hot, painful urine

2. Drains Heart Fire, Calms the Nerves: (TCM, West)
-Irritability, Restlessness

3. Clears Lung Heat: (TCM, West)
-Cough

4. Cools the Blood, Stops Bleeding: (TCM, West)
-Excessive Menstruation


Dose:
1. The Pith is stronger but the whole plant has similar effects.
Pith in Decoction: 1 ½–4 grams
Whole Plant in Decoction: 15–30 grams (Barefoot Doctors Manual); fresh plant 30–60 grams

Comment:
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Main Combinations:
1. Painful Urination:
i. from Heat, Juncus Deng Xin Cao with ... available in PRO version
ii. with irritability, Juncus Deng Xin Cao with ... available in PRO version
2. General Edema, Juncus Deng Xin Cao (large dose) with ... available in PRO version
2. Nephritis with Edema:
i. Juncus Deng Xin Cao with ... available in PRO version
ii. Chronic Nephritiis, Juncus Deng Xin Cao ... available in PRO version
3. Irritability and Insomnia from Heart Fire, Juncus Deng Xin Cao with ... available in PRO version
4. To drain Heart Fire, Juncus Deng Xin Cao with ... available in PRO version

Major Formulas:
Ba Zheng San

Cautions:
Generally safe.
1. Caution in weakness. As ikt is draining it is not suitable in extreme weakness.
2. Avoid use in cold and weak digestion
3. Not used in Urinary incontinence
4. Salmon said the Seeds are Hypnotic and should not be overdosed.

Main Preparations used:

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