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Cang Er Zi (Cocklebur Fruit)

Herbs that Dispel Wind-Dampness
Cang Er Zi 苍耳子

Fructus Xanthii Siberici Cocklebur Fruit

Channels LU
Nature Warm SweetBitterToxic
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Cang Er Zi (Fructus Xanthii Siberici)
Specimen Fructus Xanthii Siberici

Materia Medica Data

Category
Herbs that Dispel Wind-Dampness
Temperature
Warm
Nature & Flavour
Sweet, Bitter, Warm, Toxic
Channels Entered
LU
Latin (pharmaceutical)
Fructus Xanthii Siberici
Chinese
苍耳子
Tone Marks
cāng ĕr zĭ
Translation
Deep Green Ear Seeds

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Appears in Formulas 1

Release the Exterior (1)

Cang Er Zi San6-9g
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Chinese Herb Actions

  • Opens the Nasal Passages and Alleviates Pain For sinus or nasal problems with symptoms such as blocked nasal passages, rhinitis, sinusitis, thick and turbid nasal discharge, or loss of sense of smell.

    For intense sinus headaches that may or may not radiate to the back of the head or neck.
  • Dispels Wind Dampness in the Muscles and Skin For Painful obstruction (Bi Zheng), and spasms and cramps in the muscles.

    For rash and itching due to skin disorders.

Chinese Herb Dosage

  • 3-10 grams

Chinese Herb Contraindications & Cautions

  • Use with caution in Qi and Blood Deficiency.
  • Use with caution during pregnancy.

Chinese Herb Toxicity & 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)

Chinese Herb Notes

  • Cang Er Zi is usually dry fried to decrease it's toxicity and increase extraction of it's therapeutic properties.

Sources & References

Compiled and edited by Thomas Dehli, Founder & Editor, Sacred Lotus

The information here is referenced from numerous sources — teachers, practitioners, class notes from Five Branches University, the books below, and the published research literature, with citations given as resolvable PubMed identifiers. Where sources disagree, I have flagged the discrepancies directly. If facts couldn't be verified, I have left them out. How we source our content.

Reference information for students and practitioners — not medical advice. Consult a qualified practitioner. Terms of use.

Chinese Herbs Books & References

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    John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen

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    Max Wichtl

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    Him Che. Yeung

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