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.)

Xi Yang Cai - 西洋菜 - Herba Nasturtii

Pharmaceutical Latin:	Herba Nasturtii
Common English:	Nasturtium Watercress

Category

Herbs that Tonify the Blood

Properties

Taste	Temperature	Entering Meridians	Dosage
Acrid Bitter	Warm	Spleen Stomach Large Intestine	Juice: 2tsp (10ml) Tincture: 4-6ml

Actions And Indications

Actions	Indications/Syndromes
Nourishes the Blood an Jing	Blood Deficiency: Anemia, hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, diabetes JIng Deficiency: Osteoporosis, pituitary, thyroid and pancreatic deficiency, weakness, depression, forgetfulness, memory loss
Kills parasites, Removes accumulation, Resolves Phlegm-Dampness relieves fullness, Stimulates digestion, Stimulates the Gall Bladder	Liver and Stomach Qi Stagnation Spleen Dampness Parasites
Clears the skin, Promotes urination, Resolves toxicity, Softens hardness	Toxic Heat: chronic skin eruptions, prostatitis, vaginal itch, rheumatism Eczema, scurvy Urinary and biliary calculi Lymphadenitis
Opens the nasal passages, Promotes expectoration, Resolves Phlegm, Stops cough	Phlegm-Damp Invades the Lungs: cough with profuse white sputum, wheezing, chronic bronchitis, sinus congestion
Promotes lactation	Scanty breast milk

Contraindications, Incompatibilities And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Use with caution during pregnancy.
Do not take longer than eight days in a row without a break to prevent Bladder irritation.

INCOMPATIBILITIES

HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Major Combinations

Notes

It restores the endocrine, nervous and immune systems and boosts immunity.
It regulates metabolism, promotes growth and eases fatigue.
It soothes irritation and clears lymph congestion.
It draws all toxins into itself and transforms them.

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