INDIVIDUAL HERBS
| Pharmaceutical Latin: | Herba Selanginellae Involvens (Tamariscina) |
| Common English: | Selanginella Involute Spikemoss Herb |
| Taste | Temperature | Entering Meridians | Dosage |
Acrid |
Neutral |
Liver Kidney Large Intestine |
1.5-12g |
| Actions | Indications/Syndromes |
Stops bleeding and Disperses Wind |
Hemoptysis, rectal bleeding, intestinal bleeding, hemorrhoidal bleeding and hematuria |
Invigorates the Blood circulation and expands the chest to regulate Lung Qi |
Post-traumatic cough Back strain and sprain |
Regulates menstruation, reinforces the sperm, promotes urination and reinforces the Heart |
Abdominal pain, atrophic debilities |
CONTRAINDICATIONS |
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INCOMPATIBILITIES |
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS |
Flos Sophorae |
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Hemoptysis |
Rectal bleeding, intestinal bleeding or hemorrhoidal bleeding |
Hematuria |
Rx. Ilicis Asprellae or Drive out Stasis in the Mansion of Blood Decoction |
Rx. Ailanthi |
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Post-traumatic cough |
Sprain and strain of the back |
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- Some sources say that this herb has a hypotensive action.
- This herb is effective for masses and hematomas of the five Zang Organs.
- This herb inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
It has a better effect on small tumors. - This herb is indicated for diseases of the five Zang, dysmenorrhea, female abdominal masses, and abdominal pain due to Cold and Heat.
- The herb removes Blood Stasis when administered fresh and stops bleeding when used as moxa.
- The fresh herb removes Blood Stasis, activates the channels ands collaterals and cures masses in the abdomen.
- For hemorrhage of the Large intestine grind and char equal portions of this herb, Cacumen Platycladi Ce Bai Ye and Petiolus Trachycarpi Zong Lu Pi for oral administration with wine. Take 9g each time.