Qiàn Cǎo Gēn
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Other Names : Rubia Cordifolia, Radix Rubiae, Madder Root, Rubia Root, Heart-Leaf Madder Root, India Madder Root, Qian Cao Gen; 茜草根
See also : Rubia Cordifolia
Special Precautions of Qiàn Cǎo Gēn
- Contraindicated for those with no Blood Stasis symptoms.
- Contraindicated for those with Jing Deficiency.
- Use caution for those with Spleen and Stomach Deficiency Cold.
- Use caution for those with Blood Deficiency.
- Use caution for those with Yin Deficiency Fire.
- Contraindicated during pregnancy.
- Do not use long term (Potential mutagen).
Health Benefits and Uses of Qiàn Cǎo Gēn
- Cools the Blood and stops bleeding : Bleeding due to Blood Heat with epistaxis, hematemesis, hemoptysis, hemafecia, hematuria and uterine bleeding
- Invigorates the Blood and dispels Blood Stasis
- Pain due to Blood Stasis, especially chest and flank pain
- Retained lochia
- Pain from traumatic injury and joint pain
- Early-stage carbuncles
- Disperses Wind-Dampness : Bi pain
- Unblocks the channels and vessels : Wind pain in the bones and joints
- Cools the Liver and transforms Phlegm : Chronic, stubborn cough with pain in the chest due to Liver Fire Attacking the Lungs
