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.)

Jian Dao Cao - 剪刀草 - Herba Clinopodii

Pharmaceutical Latin: Herba Clinopodii (Gracilis)
Common English: Slender Calamint

Category

Anomalous Herbs

Properties

Taste Temperature Entering Meridians Dosage
Bitter
Acrid
Neutral
Cool
15-30g
Fresh: 30-60g

Actions And Indications

Actions Indications/Syndromes

Invigorates the Blood, Promotes the circulation of Qi, Reduces Heat, Removes Wind, Resolves swelling

Common cold, fever, headache, vomiting, diarrhea, bacillary dysentery, enteritis, mastitis, furuncle, external and internal trauma, functional uterine bleeding, measles, sore throat, snake and insect bites, urticaria, erysipelas, diphtherias, abdominal pain due to Food Stagnation

Contraindications, Incompatibilities And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
INCOMPATIBILITIES
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Major Combinations

Notes

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