San Xiao Cao - 三 小 草 - Flos Trifolii
| Pharmaceutical Latin: | Flos Trifolii |
| Common English: | Red Clover |
Category
Herbs that Clear Heat and Purge Fire: Herbs that Clear Heat and DetoxifyProperties
| Taste | Temperature | Entering Meridians | Dosage |
| Bitter Slightly Sweet | Cold Neutral | Liver Heart Lungs Kidney Bladder Large Intestine | 3-9g Tincture: 2-5 ml Juice 2 tsp |
Actions And Indications
| Actions | Indications/Syndromes |
Clears Heat, reduces Fire toxicity and promotes urination | Arteriosclerosis, Eczema, Psoriasis, Skin rashes, Toxic accumulations, Tumors |
Invigorates the Blood, reduces swelling and generates flesh | Blood Deficiency leading to Blood Stasis, wounds, ulcers sores |
Circulates Lung Qi, opens the chest and relieves coughing and wheezing | Asthma, Infantile spasmodic cough, Pertussis, Spasmodic coughing |
Circulates Bladder Qi, harmonizes urination and relieves urgency | Bladder Damp-Heat, Bladder irritation, urgent, difficult, scanty frequent urination |
| Nourishes Yin, moistens Dryness and generates Fluids | Constipation, Dehydration, Fatigue, Thirst |
Contraindications, Incompatibilities And Herb/Drug Interactions
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Major Combinations
| Rx. Astragali | ||
Slow-healing abscesses |
Notes
- This herb acts slowly, so large doses are required.
- It inhibits cancer cell growth.
- Ointments, plasters, pastes, decoctions and teas for tumors, hard masses and cancers can be made from the flower, stem, seed and root alike.
- 4. Indications include breast cancer, cancerous ulcers, Stomach cancer, Intestinal cancer and others.