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Xanthium Fruit, Cāng Ěr Zi, 苍耳子 , Fructus Xanthumi Sibiricum

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Health Benefits

For: Runny nose • Sinus pain • Sinus headaches • Nasal congestion • Sinusitis • Rhinitis • Tracheitis • Lower back pain

Attributes: Hypoglycemic • Antitussive

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Research

Articles:

Anticancer, antitumor: Traditional Uses, Botany, Phytochemistry, Pharmacology, Pharmacokinetics and Toxicology of Xanthium strumarium L.: A Review

Constituents:
essential oil • xanthostrumarin • vitamin C, resin, alkaloid, sesquiterpenoids, phenylpropenoids, coumarins, steroids, glycosides, anthraquinones

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Other Names: Other variations: Xanthium strumarium L. • Other names: Siberian cocklebur fruit
Plant Family: Asteraceae

Pharmacopeias: Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing

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Xanthium sibiricum Patr. et Widd. is not in the USDA Plant Database. Drill down via USDA Interactive Map:

USA: Xanthium sibiricum Patr. et Widd. USDA Zones:

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Habitats:

Category: Release Exterior Wind Cold

English: Xanthium Fruit Pinyin: Cang Er Zi Pharmaceutical: Fructus Xanthumi Sibiricum

Organs: Lung Temperature: Warm

Taste: Sweet • Bitter • Toxic Toxicity: Toxic: overdose can lead to vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, stomach aches, hypochondriac pain. Unprocessed herbs are rarely used because of its toxicity.

Patterns: Wind cold • Bi Zheng

Actions: Relieve nasal discharge • Release nasal congestion • Relieve sinus headaches • Disperse wind • Dry skin dampness to treat sores • Relieve lower back pain

Indications: Runny nose • Sinus pain • Sinus headaches • Nasal congestion

Contraindications: Qi deficiency • Blood deficiency • Pregnancy

Typical Dosage: 3g to 9g; • Ground up, put in a cloth bag to avoid the tiny hair irritating the throat. Guidelines

Parts Used: Fruit

Other: Toxic: overdose can cause vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, nausea, stomach aches, jaundice, hypochondriac pain. Dry frying the seeds can reduce toxicity. Unprocessed herbs are toxic.

Combine With	Purpose
Xin Yi Hua	Cang Er Zi/ Xin Yi Hua: Dui Yao for nasal congestion, runny nose, sinusitis

Formulas with Cang Er Zi

Cang Er Zi San, Jia Wei Xin Yi San

Alert

Be cautions with all medicine.

Potential Drug Interactions

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

Herbs:

Pharma Drugs:antidiabetic

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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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