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Xian He Cao仙鹤草

Agrimoniae Herba · Agrimony · Hairyvein Agrimony

Herbs that Stop Bleeding 止血药《神农本草经》

Overview

The whole dried agrimony plant, astringent and neutral, used across the full range of bleeding — coughed, vomited, in the stool, in the urine or in the menses — without depending on whether the pattern runs hot or cold. Chinese practice knows it equally as, the herb given for the flat exhaustion that follows blood loss or a long illness.

Nature & Flavor

Bitter, astringent · Neutral

Channels

Heart · Liver

Typical Dosage

3–10 g in decoction
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Actions

4 core actions

  • Restrains bleedingHemoptysis, hematemesis, epistaxis, blood in the stool or urine, and heavy uterine bleeding; neutral enough to suit hot and cold patterns alike once combined appropriately.
  • Stops diarrhea and dysenteric disorderLong-standing loose stool and dysenteric diarrhea with tenesmus.
  • Relieves exhaustionThe folk name records its use for fatigue and pallor after blood loss or protracted illness.
  • Kills parasites, used topicallyThe decoction is used as a wash or sitz bath for trichomonal vaginitis and itchy skin lesions.

In Formulas

Formulas containing Xian He Cao

No published formula lists this herb yet — the library is growing.

Indications & Clinical Uses

  • Bleeding of many kinds: hemoptysis, hematemesis, epistaxis, hematuria, uterine bleeding
    - Chronic diarrhea and dysenteric disorder
    - Fatigue and pallor after blood loss or long illness
    - Trichomonal vaginitis (as an external wash)

Western Medical Keywords

Searchable condition terms

HemoptysisMenorrhagiaChronic diarrheaFatigue

Contraindications

Cautions

Astringent: hold off while an exterior pattern or unresolved damp-heat is still active, since restraining too early can trap the pathogen. It is also no substitute for finding the cause — new, heavy or unexplained bleeding needs a medical work-up first.

Contraindicated in pregnancy: No specific restriction — practitioner judgment applies

For licensed practitioners’ reference only

References

  1. Bensky, Clavey & Stöger. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica, 3rd ed.
    2. 《中华人民共和国药典》.
    3. 《中药学》 (national TCM curriculum materia medica).

Professional reference notice. Entries are scholarly references for licensed TCM practitioners and students — not medical advice, and not a recommendation to self-prescribe. Chinese herbal formulas should be used under the guidance of a qualified practitioner. Content is an original editorial compilation by Cura x Cura, cross-checked against the cited references.