Ji Xue Cao - Asiatic Pennywort, Gotu Kola

Clinical Applications

Useful for gastrointestinal disorders related to damp heat - pain, dysentery, enteritis. Liver involved symptoms such as jaundice.
Diarrhea from summerheat.
Cools the blood and stops bleeding - nosebleeds, bleeding in the urine, uterine bleeding.
Useful to clear heat from the liver and benefit the eyes - glaucoma, cataracts, pinkeye.

Functional Category

Herbs That Clear Heat and Dry Dampness

Temperature & Taste

Acrid Bitter (Ku) Cold (Han)

Channels Influenced

Kidney Large Intestine Liver Small Intestine Spleen

Dosage & Preparation

Dosage: 9-15g dried, 15-30g fresh.

Cautions & Precautions

Use with caution in pregnancy.

Relationships

Conditions / Symptoms (6 connections)

TCM Patterns (3 connections)