Individual Herbs Notebook

Xian He Cao

Pharmaceutical: Herba Agrimoniae

Other names: Agrimony

Category: Herbs that Regulate the Blood



Properties: Bitter, astringent, neutral

Meridans Entered:
Primary: Heart and Liver


Traditional Actions/Indications:
  1. Astringes leakage of Blood and stops bleeding
    Various types of bleeding such as hematemesis, hemoptysis, epistaxis, bleeding gums, hematuria, intestinal bleeding and uterine bleeding With appropriate herbs, it can be used for bleeding due to Heat, Cold Excess or Deficiency
  2. Astringes diarrhoea and dysentery
    Chronic diarrhoea and dysentery
  3. Kills parasites
    Trichomonas vaginitis (topical), tapeworm and malarial disorders (internal)
  4. Tonifies Qi and Blood
    Qi and Blood Deficiencies due to overexertion
  5. Reduces swelling and eliminates pus
    The vine is used topically or internally, treats breast abscesses, swellings and ulcerations

Suggested Daily Dosage: 3-10g in decoction.


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