Da Ji

Purgatives, Moist Laxatives, Harsh Expellants 

 

 

 

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