Schizonepeta
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Other Names: Cataire Japonaise, Chataire Japonaise, Hairy Sage, Herba Schizonepatae, Japanese Catnip, Japanese Mint, Jing Jie, Nepeta multifida, Schizonepetae Herba, Schizonepeta multifida, Schizonepeta Spica, Schizonepeta tenuifolia, Schizonepetae Herba, Tenuifolia.
Schizonepeta is a plant. The parts that grow above the ground are used to make medicine.
Special Precautions of Schizonepeta
- Schizonepeta appears to be safe in low doses for most people. In high doses, a chemical in schizonepeta might damage the liver.
- Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Not enough is known about the use of schizonepeta during pregnancy and breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
- Liver disease: There is a concern that schizonepeta might make liver disease worse. Don’t use it if you have a liver problem.
- TCM :
- Contraindicated for those with fully erupted measles or open sores.
- Contraindicated for those with spontaneous sweating.
- Contraindicated for those with headache due to Yin Deficiency.
- Contraindicated for those without pathogenic Wind.
- Contraindicated for those with Internal Wind conditions with spasms or tremors of the extremities.
Benefits and uses of Schizonepeta are
- Eczema. Scientific studies have shown mixed results. Some research shows that schizonepeta in combination with 9 other herbs (Zemaphyte) might reduce redness and irritation. However, other research shows no effect.
- Common cold.
- Fever.
- Sore throat.
- Psoriasis.
- Heavy menstrual bleeding.
- TCM :
- Releases the Exterior and expels Wind : Wind-Cold or Wind-Heat / Carbuncles or boils (Chuang Yung) when they first erupt - especially with chills and fever
- Vents rashes and relieves itching : Initial-stage measles and pruritic skin eruptions
- Stops bleeding : Hemorrhage (auxiliary)
- Dispels Wind and relieves muscle spasms : Postpartum spasms, trismus, muscle cramps and spasms due to Wind
