1. Description:
Sigesbeckia Pubescens (also known as Glandularstalk St.Paulswort Her, Chinese: Xi Xian Cao, 希莶草, 希仙, 火锨草), a species of annual flowering plant in genus Sigesbeckia (Asteraceae family). Native to China, the plant can grow up to 1 meter. The steam, leaves and flowers of Sigesbeckia Pubescens act as antiphlogistic, depurative and antidiarrheal in traditional Chinese medicine (CTM) used in treating diseases including stroke, diarrhea, skin ulcers and nausea.
2. Odour, Properties And Channels:
Sigesbeckia Pubescens is considered to have bitter, cold and low toxicity properties and to be associated with the liver and kidney meridians.
3. Uses, Health Benefits of Sigesbeckia Pubescens & Medical Formulas:
3.1 Stroke
Pills made with stem and leaves of sigesbeckia pubescens and honey is taken orally on an empty stomach to treat stroke.
3.2 Diarrhea
Pills made with sigesbeckia pubescens, vinegar and rice paste is taken orally with water to treat diarrhea (wind-cold type).
3.3 Gastric Disorder
Pills made with sigesbeckia pubescens (baked and powdered) and honey is taken to treat nausea and vomiting.
3.4 Skin Health
Powdered sigesbeckia pubescens, mastic and alum (calcined) are taken with warm wine to treat malicious skin ulcers.
Juice extracted from sigesbeckia pubescens, humulus scandens, cirsium setosum and garlic is taken with wine to treat sores and boils on the back.
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.