Xuan Shen Xuan Shen Xuan Shen Ningpo Figwort Root, Scrophularia tcm herb traditional chinese medicine xuan shen tcm herbal database

Xuan Shen - Ningpo Figwort Root, Scrophularia

Xuan Shen (Ningpo Figwort Root, Scrophularia)

Clinical Applications

  • 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.

Functional Category

Channels Influenced

Dosage & Preparation

  • Dosage: 9-30g

Cautions & Precautions

Incompatible with Li Lu.

Relationships
TCM Formulas that include Xuan Shen (8)
Conditions / Symptoms (4 connections)