Qian Niu Zi Qian Niu Zi Qian Niu Zi Morning Glory Seed tcm herb traditional chinese medicine qian niu zi tcm herbal database

Qian Niu Zi - Morning Glory Seed

Clinical Applications

  • Drives out water - for heat accumulation in the stomach or intestines, severe constipation, abdominal distention, urinary difficulty (water is expelled through urine and stool).
  • Unblocks the bowels and removes accumulations - constipation due to accumulation and stagnation of damp-heat in the stomach and intestines.
  • Drives out phlegm and congested fluids - cough, wheezing, chest fullness.
  • Expels intestinal parasites and reduces food stagnation - roundworm or tapeworm infestations and food stagnation.

Functional Category

Herbs That Drain Downward

Dosage & Preparation

  • Dosage: 4.5-9g
  • If used alone: 1.5-3g

Cautions & Precautions

  • Antagonist with Ba Dou
  • Avoid during Pregnancy.
  • Toxic, may cause nausea, vomiting.