Xi Xian Cao
稀薟草 xī xiān cǎo, "sigesbeckia grass"

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Is this Herb effective in the clinic?

Pinyin Pronunciation:

	Tastes: Bitter		Dosage: 9-15g

	Cautions: None noted		Meridians: Liver , Kidney
	Preparation: • Untreated • Wine-processed		Quality: Good quality - dark green and has many leaves and tender twigs
	Reference Source: Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (3rd edition) ('Bensky')		Notes: No notes at this time
	Formulas There are no known formulas that contain this herb at this time

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Alternate Names:

Pharmaceutical: Herba Siegesbeckiae

Botanical: Siegesbeckia Orientalis L., Siegesbeckia Pubescens Makino, Siegesbeckia Glabrescens Makino

Japanese: kirensō

Korean: huiryeomcho

Common: siegesbeckia

Temperature: Cold

	+1 Mellissa Rudder (Rootdown Staff) Dispels wind dampness and Unblocks the channels and collaterals add comment

	+1 Andrea Murchison (Rootdown Editor) Strengthens sinews add comment

	+2 Benjamin Satterfield (Rootdown Staff) Arthritis add comment

	+1 Mellissa Rudder (Rootdown Staff) Wind damp painful obstruction with pain in the joints add comment

	+1 Mellissa Rudder (Rootdown Staff) Spasms and cramps in the extremities add comment

	+1 Mellissa Rudder (Rootdown Staff) Numbness in the extremities add comment

	+1 Mellissa Rudder (Rootdown Staff) Hypertension add comment

Xi Xian Cao稀薟草 xī xiān cǎo, "sigesbeckia grass"