Qian Niu Zi
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Other Names : Semen Pharbitidis, Morning Glory Seeds, Pharbitis, 牽牛子
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Special Precautions of Qian Niu Zi
- Contraindicated during pregnancy.
- Use caution for those with Qi Deficiency or a weak Stomach.
- Do not use with Sm. Crotonis Ba Dou.
Health Benefits and uses of Qian Niu Zi are
- Drives out water through the urine and stool
- Edema and ascites from Stagnation of pathogenic water or Dampness
- Constipation due to Heat accumulation in the Stomach and Intestines
- Can be used as a stand-alone herb
- Descends Lung Qi and drives out Phlegm and thin mucus (Tan Yin)
- Thin mucus obstructing the Lungs with cough, wheezing and a sensation of fullness in the chest and abdomen
- Unblocks the bowels and removes Damp-Heat
- Constipation due to accumulation and Stagnation of Damp-Heat or Food Stagnation in the Stomach and Intestines (reduce the dosage)
- Expels intestinal parasites and reduces Stagnation
- Tapeworm or roundworm infestation
- Food Stagnation
