Qian Li Guang - 千里光 - Herba Senecionis Scandens
| Pharmaceutical Latin: | Herba Senecionis Scandens |
| Common English: | Ragwort Senecio |
Category
Herbs that Clear Heat and Purge Fire: Herbs that Clear Heat and Eliminate ToxinsProperties
| Taste | Temperature | Entering Meridians | Dosage |
| Bitter (Astringent) | Cold Slightly toxic | Lung Liver Large Intestine | 10-30g Tincture: 2-4ml |
Actions And Indications
| Actions | Indications/Syndromes |
Clears Heat, Eliminates toxins and kills Intestinal parasites | Internally or topically for Damp-Heat dermatological disorders: carbuncles, eczema, lesions and pimples, lymphatic inflammation(Chuang Yung) Diarrhea, dysentery, intestinal abscess, jaundice, influenza, septicemia, moist fungal infections, lead toxicity, tonsillitis, laryngitis, bronchitis, enteritis, swollen and painful throat, abnormal swelling of the Stomach or Intestines, leptospirosis, malaria, scarlet fever, urinary tract infection, post-surgical inflammation |
Clears Liver Yang and brightens the eyes | Redness, pain and swelling of the eyes Hyperemia of the eye due to Wind-Fire, nebula As eye drops for chronic conjunctivitis, trachoma, keratitis, corneal ulcers |
Contraindications, Incompatibilities And Herb/Drug Interactions
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Major Combinations
| Flos Chrysanthemi Indici | Rz. Coptidis | |
Dermatological disorders | Diarrhea, dysentery and Intestinal abscess |
Notes
- On its own, the herb can serve as a wash for eye disorders.
- Its main indications are carbuncles, furuncles, abscesses and ulcers.
- It inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
- For rubella, scabies and other diseases caused by worms, grind the herb to a fine powder, mix it with water and apply it to the lesions.
It is also said to eliminate excess Body Fluid.