Description:
Cirsium japonicum is a species of perennial and biennial flowering plant in genus Cirsium in the family Asteraceae. The dried root of the plant is used in traditional Chinese medicine (CTM) and known as Da Ji (大蓟). It is used as a discutient (reducing swelling).
Odour & Nature:
Sweet, warm-natured, non-toxic,
Channels:
Cirsium japonicum root functions by influencing the heart and liver.
Uses, Health Benefits of Cirsium Japonicum & Medical Formulas:
Stop Bleeding
Juice from crushed cirsium japonicum root and leaves is taken to treat hemoptysis (coughing up blood).
Juice from crushed cirsium japonicum root is taken orally with wind to treat a bleeding tongue.
Medicated wine with cirsium setosum root and crushed cirsium japonicum root is taken to treat bleeding disorder with heavy bleeding during periods in women.
Improving Urinary System
Juice from crushed cirsium japonicum root is taken to treat urinary tract infection.
Skin Health
A mixture of water and crushed cirsium japonicum root is applied externally to treat severe and painful sores.
A mixture of water and crushed cirsium japonicum leaves is taken orally to treat tinea infections with itchiness.
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.