荊芥穗
- ENG
- Fineleaf Schizonepeta Spike
- LATIN
- Schizonepetae Spica
| Medicinal Group | Wind-cold-dispersing medicinal |
|---|---|
| Source | Dried fruit-spike of Schizonepeta tenuisfolia Briq. (Fam. Labiatae) |
| Nature and Flavors | pungent; slightly warm |
| Meridian Affinity | Liver, Lung |
| Actions | To disperse wind and release the exterior and outthrust rashes |
Family
Labiatae
Part used
Flower
Indications
Common cold, headache, measles, rubella, sore and ulcer at the early stage
Research Findings
- Shufeng Liangxue Decoction (consisting of white-stiff schizonepeta spike) is effective and safe in treating hormone dependence dermatitis, with the efficacy better and relapse rate lower than those of treatment with Western medicine alone.[1]
Cautions
No Data.
Report on adverse effect
No Data.
Reference
Reference
- Bai YS, Zhou CY, Wang JQ. (2008). Clinical observation on auxiliary treatment of hormone dependence dermatitis by shufeng liangxue decoction. Zhongguo Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi. , 28(12):1121-3.
