1. Description:
Carpesium Abrotanoides (Chinese: Tian Ming Jing, 天名精), a species of perennial, flowering plant in genus Carpesium (Asteraceae family). Native to China, the plant can grow up to 1 meter. The whole plant of Carpesium Abrotanoides acts as antiphlogistic, analgesic and hemostatic in traditional Chinese medicine (CTM) used in treating diseases including sore throat, hepatitis and certain skin problems.
2. Odour, Properties And Channels:
Carpesium Abrotanoides is considered to have bitter, pungent and cold properties and to be associated with the liver and lung meridians.
3. Uses, Health Benefits of Carpesium Abrotanoides & Medical Formulas:
3.1 Bleeding Stopping
Smashed carpesium abrotanoides is applied externally to stop bleeding from injuries.
3.2 Skin Health
Smashed carpesium abrotanoides and distillers’ grains are used externally to treat sores and boils.
3.3 Hepatitis
A decoction of carpesium abrotanoides and fresh ginger is taken orally to treat hepatitis with jaundice.
4. Contraindication, Side-effects & Cautions:
People with deficiency in spleen and stomach should avoid taking medicine that contains carpesium abrotanoides.
The Ben Cao Medical Book (also known as Compendium of Materia Medica or Ben Cao Gang Mu; Chinese: 本草纲目) is the most famous and comprehensive medical book ever written in the history of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Compiled and written by Li Shi-zhen (1518~1593), a medical expert of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) over 27 years.
The Ben Cao Medical Book records and describes all the plants, animals, minerals, and other objects that were believed to have medicinal properties in TCM. The book reflects the pharmaceutical achievements and developments of East Asia before the 16th century. On the basis of his predecessors’ achievements in the pharmacological studies, Li contributed further by supplementing and rectifying many past mistakes and misconception in relate to nature of many medicinal substances and causes of various illnesses. Charles Darwin, originator of the biological theory of evolution, regards the book as the “ancient Chinese encyclopedia”.
Disclaimer: The Ben Cao Medical Book is translated by ChinaAbout.net . The information on this website is not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified health care professional and is not intended as medical advice. It is intended as a sharing of CTM knowledge and information from the research and experience from the author Li Shi-zhen. Kindly be alert that the CTM knowledge and ancient formulas given above are likely NOT medically proven and may contain misconceptions.