Qian Cao Gen

Herbs that stop bleeding

 

 

Channels: HT, LIV

Properties: Bitter, Cold

Common: Madder Root, Rubia Root

Latin: Radix Rubiae Cordifoliae

Actions:

  • Clear blood heat and stop bleeding and remove blood stasis: various bleeding with or without blood clots; e.g. Pu Huang, Da Ji, Xiao Ji
  • Promote blood circulation and stop pain: joints pain, chest or flank pain, or traumatic pain; e.g. San Qi, Yan Hu Suo

Dosage:

  • 6-9g