SIEGESBECKIAE, Herba / Xi Xian Cao

SIEGESBECKIAE, Herba (Chinese: 稀莶草 Xi Xian Cao, English: pig pungent weed)

About the Product

• Dispels Wind and Dampness
• Calms the Spirit
• Pacifies the Liver
• May help with Blood Pressure
  

Siegesbeckia is considered to have bitter and cold properties, and enters the Liver and Kidney meridians.  Its main functions are to to dispel wind and dampness and strengthen the sinews. It also calms the Spirit, clear heat and pacifies the Liver.  Modern research shows that Siegesbeckia may treat hypertension. Do not use if there is Yin Deficiency (e.g., gets hot easy, deficient fluids such as dry mouth or skin) or Blood Deficiency (pallor, dry mouth, dry skin, etc).

Size: 10 gm

Note: The efficacy for all actions of this product has not been confirmed by research. Traditional use does not establish that the product will achieve the claimed results.

Packets can be taken singly or combined with other herbs to make a formula. Use one packet to four cups water. Drink 1-3 cups per day. Please consult Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (Item code #46196) for more information on the uses of individual herbs. We have many other books that give recipes for formulas that you can make with the Sanjiu herbs.