Xia Ku Cao - Common Selfheal Spike【New Wt: 34.5g(1.38g x 25 Sachets)】
Xia Ku Cao - Common Selfheal Spike【New Wt: 34.5g(1.38g x 25 Sachets)】
NPN 80095373
【Macroscopic Features】Rod-like shape, slightly flat, 1.5~8cm long, 0.8~1.5cm diameter, pale brown to brownish-red. Whole fruit spike formed by numerous whorls of calyxes and buds, each has 2 opposing bracts; fan-shaped, apex is pointed tail-like, distinct vein striations, externally covered white hairs. Every bract has 3 flowers inside, corolla has often fallen off, persistent calyx is 2-liped, 4 small nuts inside, oval, and brown, pointed end has white raised up. Light and brittle texture, slightly clear aromatic odor, tasteless.
【Properties】Acrid, bitter, cold.
【Channels (meridians) entered】Liver, Gallbladder.
【Functions】
Clears fire, brightens eye, disperses binds, eliminates swelling. Apply to pain in the eyeball, headache, scrofula, gall, mammary abscess swelling pain.