Xi Xian Cao
Siegesbeckiae Herba
bitter, cool
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Dispel Wind-Dampness
CLASSICAL MANIFESTATIONS:
- Joint pain
- Numbness in the extremities
- Weakness of the lower limbs
- Post stroke muscle weakness
- Anxiety
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Hypertension
- Itching
- Sores
- Rash
Xi Xian Cao is bitter and cold. It enters the liver and kidney systems to move hot liver related swelling such as joint pain. Its cold and bitter properties reduce yang rising conditions such as hypertension, dizziness, and headache. This calming effect also helps irritability, anxiety, and insomnia as it works on balancing the kidney hormones. It is likely the kidney function that strengthens weak tendons, ligaments, and bones.
Channels: heart, liver
COMMON APPLICATIONS AND CLINICAL POSSIBILITIES:
- Tumor inhibition
- High blood pressure
- Vertigo
- Bell’s palsy
- Hemiplegia
- Insomnia
- Anxiety
- Mood swings
- Arthritis
- Eczema
Contraindications: there are no contraindications documented for Xi Xian Cao
Zoo Image: a red hot headed seagull with a spirit on his back pulled a bee out of a hat, he has sores and is using a cane