Cang Er Zi (Chao Jiao)
Fructus Xantii 苍耳子
- Nature
- Warm
- Flavours
- Bitter, slightly Acrid/Pungent, Sweet
- Meridians
- Lung
- Class
- Acid-Warm Exterior-Releasing Medicinals (Xin Wen Jie Biao Yao)
- Dosage
- 3–10 g
Actions / Functions
- Cang Er Zi (Chao Jiao): this preparation eliminates Cang Er Zi’s toxicity allowing its usage without risks
- Liberates the Surface
- Dissipates Wind-Cold
- Dissipates Wind-Damp
- Eliminates Bi Obstructions
- Eliminates pain
- Decongests the nose
Food incompatibilities
- Légèrement Toxique