Sundance Acupuncture

Herb & Acupuncture Database

(This is my own personal database of teachers, teachings and notes that I use in my practice. I’ve decided to share it freely with anyone who would like to reference it.)

E Bu Shi Cao - 鵝不食草 - Herba Centipedae

Pharmaceutical Latin:	Centipeda Minima Herba Centipdae
Common English:	Small Centipede Herb

Category

Herbs that Release the Exterior: Warm, Acrid Herbs that Release the Exterior

Properties

Taste	Temperature	Entering Meridians	Dosage
Acrid (Sweet)	Slightly Warm (Warm)	Lung Liver (Spleen) (San Jiao) (Large Intestine) (Small Intestine)	3-9g Tincture: 1-3ml

Actions And Indications

Actions	Indications/Syndromes
Disperses Wind-Cold, removes superficial visual obstruction and unblocks the nasal passages	Acute nasal and sinus obstructive patterns both internally and topically, especially when accompanied by red and dry eyes Alternating runny and stuffy nose It can be used alone
Benefits the joints, Disperses pathogens, Disperses Wind-Dampness, Reduces swelling, Resolves toxicity	Topically for toxic and traumatic swellings and localized Bi pain, especially the macerated fresh herb
Resolves Phlegm and stops cough	Cold Phlegm Stagnation
Stops pain	Wind-Cold-Damp Bi

Contraindications, Incompatibilities And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Contraindicated for those with Wind-Heat.
Over dosage should be strictly avoided.
Use with caution for those with gastric problems, especially peptic ulcers or gastritis.
Best taken within one hour of eating.
Use with caution for those with weak digestive systems.

INCOMPATIBILITIES

HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Major Combinations

Indigo Naturalis Qing Dai Rz. Chuanxiong Chuan Xiong	Flos Magnoliae Xin Yi Hua Hb. Menthae Haplocalycis Bo He Hb. Houttuyniae Yu Xing Cao	Rx. Angelicae Dahuricae Bai Zhi Fr. Piperis Longi Bi Ba
As a nasal sufflation for acute headache, nasal obstruction and red, painful eyes.	Sinusitis.	As an insufflation for toothache.
Rx. Hibisci Fu Rong Flos Magnoliae Xin Yi Hua	Hb. Senecionis Scandens Qian Li Guang	Rx. Moghaniae Yi Tiao Gen Hb. Lycopodii Shen Jin Cao Caul. Hyptis Capitatae Mo Gu Xiao Caul. Vanieriae Huang Jin Gui Hb. Solidaginis Yi Zhi Huang Hua
Nasal disorders.	Cataracts.	Pain.

Notes

In recent years it has become a key ingredient in many patent medicines for allergic rhinitis.
Its fresh juice may be used externally as nose drops.
A swollen face and eyes caused by Cold can be treated with it.
It is also suitable for Intestinal inflammation with dysentery.
It is reputed to be helpful for insect and snake bites.

For educational reference only; not a substitute for care from a qualified practitioner.