Zi Jin Niu - 紫金牛 - ( Ai Di Cha - 矮地茶) - Herba Ardisiae Japonicae
| Pharmaceutical Latin: | Herba Ardisiae Japonicae |
| Common English: | Japanese Ardisiae |
Category
Herbs that Transform Phlegm and Stop CoughingProperties
| Taste | Temperature | Entering Meridians | Dosage |
| Bitter Acrid | Neutral (Slightly Cold) | Lung Liver | 9-30g |
Actions And Indications
| Actions | Indications/Syndromes |
Expels Phlegm, stops coughing and settles wheezing | Coughing and wheezing due to Heat with copious sputum |
Invigorates the Blood, transforms Stasis and alleviates pain | Traumatic injury with localized swelling and pain, joint pain, menstrual irregularities, amenorrhea Can be used as a stand-alone herb decocted in half wine and half water |
Clears Damp-Heat and reduces jaundice | Damp-Heat jaundice, Edema, Urinary dysfunction |
Contraindications, Incompatibilities And Herb/Drug Interactions
| CONTRAINDICATIONS |
| INCOMPATIBILITIES |
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| HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS |
Major Combinations
| Fol. Eriobotryae | Hb. Houttuyniae | Rx. Stemonae |
Lung Heat leading to coughing and wheezing with copious Phlegm. | Lung Abscess. | Lung consumption with Blood streaked sputum. |
| Hb. Artemisiae Scopariae | Poria | Lignum Sappan |
Damp-Heat jaundice. | Facial edema with reduced urination. | Pain and swelling from traumatic injury |
| Rx. Salviae Miltiorrhizae | ||
Amenorrhea or dysmenorrhea from Blood Stasis |
Notes
- Traditionally, it was said to treat seasonal diseases with Qi Stagnation around the diaphragm and to expel Wind-Phlegm.
- In recent times it has been applied to chronic bronchitis, pulmonary tuberculosis, hepatitis, dysentery, acute and chronic nephritis, and hypertension.
- Opium addiction is another of its uses.
- According to one source, it benefits water retention and Wind-Damp Bi pain.