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Herb Documents

Properties & Channels

Drug Interactions

Incompatible Herbs

Toxic or Endangered

Latin Name Notes

Ze Qi (Euphorbia)

Herb 16 of 19 in Herbs that Cool and Transform Phlegm-Heat

Channels:
SI, LI, LU

Properties:
Spicy, Bitter, Cool, Slightly Toxic

Latin Name:
Euphorbiae Helioscopiae

Ze Qi means "Marsh Lacquer"

Actions

Transforms Phlegm, Stops Cough and Wheeze
For cough and wheezing with profuse sputum associated with acute bronchitis. For cough and wheezing with thin mucous or used alone for chronic bronchitis.
Disperses Nodules and Dissolves Phlegm
For scrofula, nodules and hardening due to hardening of Phlegm
Reduces Edema, Promotes Urination, Promotes Water Circulation
For edema of the upper abdomen, face, eyes, and extremities. Strongly treats Water Stagnation

Contraindications and Cautions

Use with caution during pregnancy
Use with caution in cases with Cold and Deficiency of the Spleen and Stomach

Herb-Drug Interactions

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Toxicity and Overdose

This herb is considered toxic (while some Chinese herbs are toxic, it must be noted that many come prepared, or are combined, to mitigate their toxicity).

Dosage

5-10 grams in decoction (Chen)
5-10 grams in decoction (Bensky)

References

Herbs

13. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (Revised Edition)
- Dan Bensky

25. Lancet 2000 January 8;355(9198):134-138 (Article)
- Fugh-Berman A.

17. Handbook of Chinese Herbs (Second Edition)
- Him Che. Yeung

12. Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology (First Edition)
- John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen

26. Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals (Third Edition)
- Max Wichtl

Formulas

15. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies (First Edition)
- Dan Bensky

18. Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas (First Edition)
- Him Che. Yeung

16. The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula Study Guide (First Edition)
- Qiao Yi

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