Da Ji

Herbs that stop bleeding

 

 

Channels: LIV, SP, HT

Properties: Sweet, Cool

English Translation: Big Thistle

Common: Japanese Thistle, Cirsium

Latin: Herba Cirsii Japonici

Actions:

  • Clear blood heat and stop bleeding, various bleeding due to blood heat; e.g. Qian Cao Gen, Di Yu, Huai Hua Mi
  • Reduce swelling, clear toxic; carbuncles with sore and swelling.

Dosage:

  • 4.5-15g. Roasting to be charcoal form to stop bleeding

Addendum:

  • Xiao Ji action is similar to Da Ji