Xuan Shen
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Other names : Radix Scrophulariae, 玄參, Scrophularia, Ningpo, Figwort Root
Black Figwort Root
See also : Figwort
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Special Precautions of Xuan Shen
- Contraindicated for those with Cold-Dampness of the Spleen/Stomach.
- Contraindicated for those with dizziness and abdominal pain from Blood Deficiency .
- Contraindicated for those with accumulated thin mucus leading to chills, fever and uncomfortable fullness.
- Do not use with brass utensils.
- Incompatible with Rz. et Rx. Veratri Li Lu.
- Antagonizes Rx. Astragali Huang Qi.
- Antagonizes Rz, Zingiberis Officinalis Gan Jiang.
- Antagonizes Fr. Zizyphi Jujube Da Zao.
- Antagonizes Fr. Corni Officinalis Shan Zhu Yu.
- Use caution when used in conjunction with insulin, sulfonylureas and other antidiabetics such as tolbutamide (Orinase),glipizide (Glucotrol), and glyburide (DiaBeta/Micronase) as there may be a synergistic effect leading to hypoglycemia.
Benefits and uses of Xuan Shen are
- Clears Heat, Cools Blood. Bleeding, fever, dry mouth, purplish tongue.
- Nourishes Yin. Particularly for the sequel of warm febrile disease with constipation, irritability.
- Drains Fire, Relieves Toxicity. Swollen, red eyes, sore throat.
- Softens Harness (salty), Dissipates phlegm fire nodules. Swollen, sore throat, neck lumps.
