(Test) Oriental herb: Man Jing Zi
Man Jing Zi
Cool, Pungent Herbs that Release the Exterior
Channels: BL, LIV, ST Properties: Bitter, Spicy, Cool Common: Vitex Fruit Latin: Fructus Viticis |
Actions:
- Clears heat and disperses wind: for wind-heat common cold, especially if the main complaint is headache or eye pain.
- Clears wind and heat in the liver channel: treats excessive tearing, cataract, night-blindness, and blood-shot eyes.
- Drains dampness and expels wind: for wind-damp bi pain and spasms in the limbs with numbness, cramping, and a heavy sensation.
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Contraindications:
- Caution in cases of headache due to blood and yin Deficiency, and stomach qi Deficiency. Traditionally this herb is not recommended with Radix Aconiti (wu tuo) and Gypsum (shi gao).
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Dosage:
- 6-12g. Part used = fruit.
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