(Test) Oriental herb: Cang Er Zi
Cang Er Zi
Herbs that Dispel Wind-Dampness
Properties & Taste : Pungent, bitter, warm and slightly toxic
Pharmaceutical Name : Fructus Xanthii
Botanical Name : Xanthium sibiricum Patr.
Functions:
- To open the nasal cavities;
- To dispel wind and dampness;
- To stop pain
Indications & Combinations:
- Cang Er Zi manifested as headache, nasal obstruction, runny nose and loss of smell. Cang Er Zi is used with Xin Yi and Bai Zhi in the formula Cang''er San.
- Wind-damp bi syndrome manifested as joint pain and spasms of the limbs. Cang Er Zi is used with Wei Ling Xian, Rou Gui, Cang Zhu and Chuan Xiong.
Dosage:
- 3-10 g
Cautions & Contraindications:
- This herb is contraindicated in headache due to blood deficiency. Overdosing will produce toxins and give rise to vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhea.
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