Other Names : Medulla Junci, Juncus effusus, 燈心草, Juncus Pith, Rush Pit, Bulrush Pith, Juncus effusus, Deng Xin, Deng Cao, Junci Medulla
See also : Soft Rush
Special Precaution of Deng Xin Cao
- Contraindicated for those with Spleen and Stomach Deficiency Cold.
- Contraindicated for extremely deficient people.
- Contraindicated for those with urinary incontinence.
Actions
promotes urination to treat Lin Zheng (dysuria syndrome), clears heart heat, sedates fire, clears lung heat, cools blood, and stops bleeding.
Health Benefits and Uses of Deng Xin Cao
- Promotes urination, leaches out Dampness and unblocks painful urinary dysfunction :
- Heat Excess
- Hot painful urinary dysfunction with dark, scanty urination
- Clears Heat from the Heart channel by directing Fire downward and calms the Spirit
- Pediatric sleep disorders with dark, scanty urine and irritability (especially at night) (can be used alone)
- Lack of Communication between the Heart and Kidneys with insomnia and restless sleep
- Heart Fire with Kidney Yin Deficiency
- Heart and Kidney Yin Deficiency
- Small Intestine Shi Heat
- Clears Lung Heat
- Sore throat (charred internally and topically relieves pain)
- Cools the Blood and stops bleeding : Use charred to stop bleeding