Xi Xin (Chinese Wild Ginger, Asarum)

Herb 12 of 16 in Warm, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior

Photo Note:

Xi Xin Gen Shown

Channels:

LU, KI

Properties:

Spicy, Warm

Latin:

Herba Asari Cum Radice

Chinese:

细辛

Tone Marks:

xì xīn

Translation:

Thin Spicy

Chinese Herb Actions

• Releases the Exterior, Disperses Cold
  For all exterior cold patterns, especially if accompanied by underlying Yang Deficiency or internal dampness.
• Stops Pain from cold
  For Wind-Cold causing body aches, headache, and toothache.
• Warms the Lungs
  For copious cold phlegm, congested fluids, and nasal congestion.

Chinese Herb Contraindications & Cautions

• Caution in cases of lung heat, Yin Deficiency, qi Deficiency with sweating, and headache from blood Deficiency. Traditionally contraindicated with Fructus Corni Officinalis (shan zhu yu), Radix Astragali Membranacei (huang qi), and Talcum (hua shi). Caution in patients with renal problems.

Herb-Drug Interactions

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Chinese Herb Toxicity & Overdose

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Chinese Herb Dosage

• 1-3 grams.
• Part used: whole plant.

Chinese Herb Notes

• Apply powder directly to affected area for nasal and oral problems.

This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

• Chuan Xiong Cha Tiao San (Ligusticum Chuanxiong Powder to be Taken with Green Tea)
  Category: Formulas that Release Exterior Disorders with Head and Neck Symptoms
• Da Huang Fu Zi Tang (Rhubarb and Prepared Aconite Decoction)
  Category: Formulas that Warm the Yang and Guide Out Accumulation
• Dang Gui Si Ni Tang (Tangkuei Decoction for Frigid Extremities)
  Category: Formulas that Warm the Channels and Disperse Cold
• Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang (Angelica Pubescens and Sangjisheng Decoction)
  Category: Formulas that Dispel Wind-Dampness
• Jiu Wei Qiang Huo Tang (Nine Herb Decoction with Notopterygium)
  Category: Formulas that Release Exterior Cold
• Ling Gan Wu Wei Jiang Xin Tang (Poria, Schisandra, Ginger, and Asarum Decoction)
  Category: Formulas that Warm and Transform Cold-Phlegm
• Ma Huang Xi Xin Fu Zi Tang (Ephedra, Asarun, and Prepared Aconite Decoction)
  Category: Formulas that Release Exterior Disorders with Interior Deficiency
• Tong Guan San (Open the Gate Powder)
  Category: Formulas that Scour Phlegm and Open the Orifices
• Wu Mei Wan (Mume Pill)
  Category: Formulas that Expel Parasites
• Xiao Qing Long Tang (Minor Bluegreen Dragon Decoction)
  Category: Formulas that Release Exterior Cold
• Zai Zao San (Renewal Powder)
  Category: Formulas that Release Exterior Disorders with Interior Deficiency

• Li Lu (Radix Et Rhizoma Veratri)