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Caltrop Fruit, Cì (Bái) Jí Lí, 刺(白)蒺藜, Fructus Tribulus Terrestris

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Attributes: Hypotensive • Diuretic

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Kaempferol • furostanol bisglycoside • Harmine

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Tribulus Terrestris is not in the USDA Plant Database. Drill down via USDA Interactive Map:

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Category: Extinguish Wind Stop Tremors

English: Caltrop Fruit Pinyin: Ci (Bai) Ji Li Pharmaceutical: Fructus Tribulus Terrestris

Organs: Liver Temperature: Neutral

Taste: Acrid • Bitter Toxicity:

Patterns: Liver Yang Rising, Exterior Wind

Actions: Stop tremors • Pacify liver • Dispel wind heat • Anchor Liver Yang • Brighten eyes • Relieve itching • Facilitate Liver Qi flow
Key 2nd Actions: Benefit Eyes • Release Exterior Wind • Soothe Liver Qi • Reduce Itching • Lower Hypertension

Indications: Exterior Wind Heat skin disorders, bitter taste, eczema, itchy dry skin lesions, Liver Qi stagnation, Liver Yang Rising, Liver Heat eye disorders,

Contraindications: Pregnancy • Blood and Qi Xu

Typical Dosage: 6g-15g Guidelines

Parts Used: Notable for: Benefit Eyes • Release Exterior Wind • Soothe Liver Qi • Reduce Itching • Lower Hypertension

Notes: Dang Gui Yin Zi - Exterior wind skin conditions with underlying blood deficiency - eczema (particularly dry and flaky), hives (urticaria), neurodermatitis, psoriasis, dry skin, itchy skin that is generally worse at night.

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Formulas with Ci (Bai) Ji Li

Bao Ji Wan, Dang Gui Yin Zi

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Contraindications: Pregnancy • Blood and Qi Xu

Potential Drug Interactions

Herbal medicine may interact negatively with pharma drugs and other herbs. Examples below:

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Pharma Drugs:Diuretic drugs

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Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience. While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts, variations may result from the numerous English translations. Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs. The information here is strictly for educational purposes.

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