Siegesbeckia, Xi Xian Cao 稀薟草

St. Paul's Wort
Xi Xian Cao (TCM)

Siegesbeckia orientalis
Wight, R., , Icones plantarum Indiae orientalis (1840-1853)

Siegesbeckia orientalis
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Botanical name:
Siegesbeckia (Sigesbeckia) spp.

1. S. orientalis
2. S. pubescens
3. S. glabrescens

Parts used:
Herb

Temperature & Taste:
Cool, dry. Bitter

Classification:
D. Clear Wind & Damp

Uses:
1. Clears Wind-Damp, Unblocks the Channels: (TCM, Ayurveda)
-Arthritis, Rheumatism

2. Clears Heat, Settles Wind, Calms the Liver:
-Headache, Dizziness

3. Clears Heat and Damp, Stops Itching: (TCM, Ayurveda)
-Rashes

4. Clears Heat, Resists Poison: (TCM, Ayurveda)
-Heat-Toxin Sores

5. Promotes Vomiting:
-the juice has been used as an emetic, to clear Phlegm

6. Externally:
-applied to skin disease

Dose:
Decoction: 9–15 grams
Powder: 2–5 grams

Preparation:
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Main Combinations:
1. Wind-Damp Joint pain, Siegesbeckia Xi Xian Cao with ... available in PRO version
2. Aching and numbness of the extremities, Siegesbeckia Xi Xian Cao with ... available in PRO version
3. Liver Heat:
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ii. Siegesbeckia Xi Xian Cao with ... available in PRO version
4. Headache, Dizziness, Hypertension:
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5. Uterine bleeding from blood heat, Siegesbeckia Xi Xian Cao with ... available in PRO version
6. Has been used for obstruction of the Fallopian Tubes ... available in PRO version

Major Formulas:

Cautions:
According to classical texts, it is not suitable for Lower Back pain and Knee weakness caused by Kidney weakness.

Main Preparations used:
Tincture