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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.<br> | + | 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.<br>Schizonepeta is a plant. The parts that grow above the ground are used to make medicine.<br> |
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==Special Precautions of Schizonepeta== | ==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. | *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. | *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. | *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. | ||
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==Benefits and uses of Schizonepeta are== | ==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. | *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. | ||
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*Psoriasis. | *Psoriasis. | ||
*Heavy menstrual bleeding. | *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 | ||
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| + | ==Used in Patent Medecines== | ||
| + | *[[Yin Qiao]] | ||
| + | * [[Bi Yan Pian]] | ||
| + | * [[Huai Hua San]] | ||
[[Category:Treatments]] | [[Category:Treatments]] | ||
[[Category:herbal medicine]] | [[Category:herbal medicine]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:42, 22 July 2018
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
