INDIVIDUAL HERBS
| Pharmaceutical Latin: | Herba Senecionis Scandens |
| Common English: | Senecio Ragwort |
| Taste | Temperature | Entering Meridians | Dosage |
Bitter (Astringent) |
Cold Slightly toxic |
Lung Liver Large Intestine |
10-30g Tincture: 2-4ml |
| Actions | Indications/Syndromes |
Clears Heat, Eliminates toxins and kills Intestinal parasites |
Internally or topically for Damp-Heat dermatological disorders: carbuncles, eczema, lesions and pimples, lymphatic inflammation(Chuang Yung) Diarrhea, dysentery, intestinal abscess, jaundice, influenza, septicemia, moist fungal infections, lead toxicity, tonsillitis, laryngitis, bronchitis, enteritis, swollen and painful throat, abnormal swelling of the Stomach or Intestines, leptospirosis, malaria, scarlet fever, urinary tract infection, post-surgical inflammation |
Clears Liver Yang and brightens the eyes |
Redness, pain and swelling of the eyes Hyperemia of the eye due to Wind-Fire, nebula As eye drops for chronic conjunctivitis, trachoma, keratitis, corneal ulcers |
CONTRAINDICATIONS |
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INCOMPATIBILITIES |
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS |
Flos Chrysanthemi Indici |
Rz. Coptidis |
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Dermatological disorders |
Diarrhea, dysentery and Intestinal abscess |
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- This herb can be used alone as a wash for eye disorders.
- This herb is mainly indicated for carbuncles, furuncles, abscesses and ulcers.
- This herb inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
- For rubella, scabies, and other diseases caused by worms, grind this herb into a fine powder, mix with water and apply to the lesions.
It is also said to remove excessive Body Fluid.