Note: the actions, contraindications and usage sections are currently published in Arabic (primary market content); translations are in progress. Herb name, nature, taste and meridians are shown as is.

Qian Cao

茜草 Qian Cao

Rubiae Radix et Rhizoma

Nature

寒

Taste

苦

📍

Meridians

肝

💊 Actions

Stops bleeding while invigorating blood (does not cause stagnation), for heavy menstruation and bruises.

Contraindications

Contraindicated in pregnancy and in cold spleen deficiency without blood stasis.

📖 Usage & Dosage

6-9 grams.

🏠 Natural Red Root

Before being used as medicine, it was a natural red dye; a traditional colorant.