Nepeta, Jīng Jiè, 荆芥, Herba Schizonepetae

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Health Benefits
For: Cold • Flu • Mild fever • Chills • Rash • Epistaxis • Hemoptysis
Attributes: Analgesic • Hemostatic • Antibiotic • Antipyretic • Diaphoretic
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Constituents: 
Menthone • Limonene • Schizomodiol • Pulegone • Isopulegone • Isomenthone

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Other Names: Japanese Catnip
Plant Family: Labiatae
Pharmacopeias: Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing • Wu Pu Ben Cao
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Schizonepeta tenuifolia is not in the USDA Plant Database.  Drill down via USDA Interactive Map:

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Category: Release Exterior Wind Cold 
English: Nepeta    Pinyin:  Jing Jie      Pharmaceutical: Herba Schizonepetae  
Organs: Lung • Liver      Temperature: Slightly Warm  
Taste: Pungent • Aromatic (non-Bensky)      Toxicity:   
Patterns: Wind Heat, Wind Cold, Bleeding 
Actions:  Expel wind cold and wind heat • Mature rash • Stop bleeding • Clear blood heat
Key 2nd Actions: Stop Bleeding • Reduce Itching • Vent Rashes
Indications: Wind Heat or Wind Cold • Mild fever • Severe chills • Warmth feels good • Aversion to cold • Headache • Body ache • Neck pain • Not thirsty • Tight and superficial pulse • Epistaxis • Bleeding hemorrhoids • Hematuria • Hypermenorrhea • Postpartum bleeding
Contraindications: Exterior deficiency • Fully erupted measles • Open sores • Lack of pathogenic wind • Consumption of fish, crab, goose, or duck
Typical Dosage: 4.5g to 9g; short duration cooking to retain aromatic function          Guidelines
Parts Used: Use entire plant, most potent are the flower spikes  
Other: Light and harmonious • Not drying • Charred form is used to stop bleeding. Powdered form is used for eczema, abscesses, measles, carbuncles, furuncles
Dui Yao
JING JIE/ FANG FENG: Exterior patterns for either Wind-Cold or Wind-Heat pathogens. Early-stage of measles and skin eruption with itching. Early-stage of carbuncle or boils, accompanied by chills and fever. Blood in the stool/urine, excessive menstruation, diarrhea, dysentery. Xiao Feng San, Chuan Xiong Cha Tiao San [35]
Formulas with Jing Jie
Chuan Xiong Cha Tiao San, Fang Feng Tong Sheng San, Huai Hua San, Xiao Feng San, Xiao Feng San, Yin Qiao San, Zhi Sou San

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Be cautions with all medicine.
Potential Drug Interactions

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

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Pharma 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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