Xian He Cao
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Other Names : Agrimonia Pilosa, 仙鶴草, Herba Agrimoniae
See also : Agrimony
Special Precautions of Xian He Cao
- Contraindicated for those with Heat or Excess Fire.
- This herb may cause nausea and vomiting or palpitations and flushing.
- Do not use is cases of acute diarrhea or dysentery as it may contribute to retention of pathogens.
- This herb contains vitamin K which may reduce the anticoagulant effect of warfarin (Coumadin). While concurrent use of this herb is not contraindicated, it should be used with caution in order to prevent clots.
- Do not use where there is dryness of the secretions, (For example while agrimony is an effective treatment for diarrhea, it can aggravate constipation)
Health Benefits and Uses of Xian He Cao
- Astringes leakage of Blood and stops bleeding
- Various types of bleeding such as hematemesis, hemoptysis, epistaxis, bleeding gums, hematuria, intestinal bleeding and uterine bleeding
- With appropriate herbs, it can be used for bleeding due to Heat, Cold Excess or Deficiency
- Astringes diarrhea and dysentery : Chronic diarrhea and dysentery
- Kills parasites : Trichomonas vaginitis (topical), tapeworm and malarial disorders (internal)
- Tonifies Qi and Blood
- Qi and Blood Deficiencies due to overexertion
- Reduces swelling and eliminates pus : The vine is used topically or internally, treats breast abscesses, swellings and ulcerations
