Promotes Urination, Unblocks Stones, Clears Damp Heat
A very important herb for urinary bladder stones and kidney stones. For painful urination with dribbling with Damp Heat signs.
Clears Liver and Gallbladder Damp Heat, Unblocks Stones
For gallstones, jaundice with red swollen eyes, hepatitis with signs of Damp Heat
Clears Heat and Toxins, Reduces Swelling
For swellings, sores, lesions, abscesses, trauma, and snake bites apply this herb topically.
Contraindications and Cautions
Use with caution for Spleen Deficiency diarrhea.
Herb-Drug Interactions
Due to Jin Qian Cao’s diuretic affect, use caution in patients taking diuretics.
Toxicity and Overdose
Rarely allergic reactions have been noted after overdose with signs redness and rash
Dosage
15-30 grams in decoction with a maximum dose of 60 grams 12
15-30 grams in decoction 13
Notes
This herb is among the best at expelling stones and clearing toxins. Like Hai Jin Sha, it can promote urination, unblock stones and clear heat, but Jin Qian Cao goes to the root by clearing Damp Heat from the Liver and Gallbladder while Hai Jin Sha works on the small intestine and urinary bladder.
Clinical Studies and Research
Studies on the antilipid peroxidation of nine sorts of Chinese herbal medicines with the function of protecting liver Jiang H, Huang X, Yang Y, Zhang Q. Zhong Yao Cai. 1997 Dec;20(12):624-6.
Effects of aqueous extract in herba of Lysimachia christinae on hyperuricemia in mice Wang HD, Ge F, Guo YS, Kong LD. Zhongguo Zhong Yao Za Zhi. 2002 Dec;27(12):939-41, 944.
Only use Chinese herbs or formulas under the direct care and supervision of a licensed Acupuncturist/Herbalist. Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.
Herb 20 of 28 in Herbs that Regulate Water and Drain Dampness
