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Jin Qian Cao #1326

Pin Ying Name: Jin Qian Cao

Chinese Name: 金錢草

English Name: Lysimachia

Latin Name: Lysimachia Christiniae

Herbs that Drain Dampness (Diuretics)
Category
Properties
Taste Temperature Entering Meridians Dosage
Sweet
Salty
Bland
Slightly Cold
Cool
Bladder
GallBladder
Kidney
Liver
15-30g
Actions & Indications
Taste Temperature Entering Meridians Dosage

Promotes urination, unblocks painful urinary dysfunction and expels stones from the urinary tract

  • Painful urinary dysfunction
  • Urinary tract stones (can be used alone)

Clears Liver and Gallbladder Damp-Heat and expels gallstones

  • Jaundice, red, swollen eyes and gallstones due to Liver/Gallbladder Damp-Heat

Clears Heat and resolves toxicity and swelling

  • Snakebite, abscess, traumatic injury (apply fresh herb topically)
Contraindications
  • Large doses (30-60g) taken long-term can lead to dizziness, and/or palpitations (diuresis leading to potassium Deficiency).
  • Contraindicated for those with jaundice not due to Damp-Heat.
  • Use with caution for those who have diarrhea due to Spleen Deficiency.