Zi Cao Zi Cao Zi Cao Groomwell Root, Lithospermum tcm herb traditional chinese medicine zi cao tcm herbal database

Zi Cao - Groomwell Root, Lithospermum

Clinical Applications

  • Clears Heat, Cools the Blood, Relieves Fire Toxicity while Venting Rashes. Encourages rashes to surface, often for fire toxin with very dark purple rashes.
  • Topically. Clears damp heat, damp heat skin lesion, vaginal itching, burns.
  • Moisten Intestines, Unblock Bowels. Heat in the blood with constipation.

Functional Category

Temperature & Taste

Channels Influenced

Dosage & Preparation

  • Dosage: 3-9g