Che Qian Zi
"Before the Cart Seeds"

Herbs that drain dampness

 

 

Channels: BL, KI, LIV, LU

Properties: Sweet, Cold

Common: Plantago Seeds

Latin: Semen Plantaginis

Functions :

  • To promote water metabolism and relieve abnormal urination;
  • To stop diarrhea;
  • To clear heat in the liver and brighten eyes;
  • To clear the lung and resolve phlegm

 

Indications & Combinations:

  • Damp-heat flowing into the urinary bladder manifested as dysuria, painful urination, frequent urination and distending and full sensation in the lower abdominal region. Cheqianzi is used with Mutong, Zhizi and Huashi in the formula Bazheng San.
  • Damp-heat diarrhea. Cheqianzi is used with Fuling, Baizhu and Zexie.
  • Heat in the liver manifested as red, painful and swollen eyes. Cheqianzi is used with Juhua, Longdancao and Huangqin.
  • Deficiency of yin in the liver and kidney manifested as blurred vision and cataracts. Cheqianzi is used with Shengdihuang, Maidong and Gouqizi.
  • Cough with profuse sputum due to heat in the lungs. Cheqianzi is used with Gualou, Huangqin and Chuanbeimu.

 

Dosage:

  • 5-10 g

 

Cautions & Contraindications:

  • This herb should be wrapped in cloth for decoctions if a strainer is not used.