Xi Xian Cao [1]

1 TASTE
Bitter and cold

2 MERIDIANS
Liver and kidney

3 FUNCTIONS
1. To dispel wind and dampness; 2. To clear the meridians;3. To clear heat and release toxins.

4 INDICATIONS
1. Wind-damp obstruction syndrome manifested as rheumatic pain. Siegesbeckiae (Xi Xian Cao [3]) can be used singly or with Glorybower leaf (Chou Wu Tong [4]) in the formula Xi Tong Wang. 2. Boils, carbuncles, furuncles, eczema and measles. The herb is used both internally and externally. 3. Hypertension. Siegesbeckiae (Xixiancao) can be used singly or with Glorybower leaf (Chouwutong) and Uncaria stem (Gou Teng [5]).

5 DOSAGE
5-15 g

6 COUTIONS
This herb is contraindicated in cases with deficient blood syndrome.