Ma Lin Zi - 马蔺子 - Semen Iridis
| Pharmaceutical Latin: | Semen Iridis |
| Common English: | North China Iris Seed |
Category
Herbs that Clear Heat and Purge Fire: Herbs that Clear Damp-Heat
Properties
| Taste | Temperature | Entering Meridians | Dosage |
| Sweet | Neutral | Spleen
Lung | 3-9g |
Actions And Indications
| Actions | Indications/Syndromes |
Clears Heat, Controls bleeding, Removes Dampness, Removes toxicity | Carbuncle, Dysentery, Epistaxis, Functional uterine bleeding, Hemoptysis, Jaundice, Leukorrhea, Pharyngitis |
Contraindications, Incompatibilities And Herb/Drug Interactions
| CONTRAINDICATIONS |
- Contraindicated for those with Dry Heat.
- Contraindicated for those with Deficiency Cold.
- Do not overdose.
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Major Combinations
Notes
- It clears Heat that has accumulated beneath the skin and in the Stomach.
- This herb eliminates hemostasis and disperses masses.
- It is especially useful for eliminating Stagnation.
- Research has shown that it inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
- It is reputed to cure incised wounds and furuncles.
