Dragon Blood ( 血竭 ) ...Chinese Herb...
Latin
Plant Name
Sanguis Draconis
Pinyin
Mandarin Name
Xue Jie
Common
English Name
Dragon Blood
Part
of Plant Used
Resin from the fruit and stem
Nature
Neutral
Taste
Sweet, salty
Meridians
Entered
Heart, Liver
Common
Usages
This herb is used to stop bleeding and to move blood that has congealed
after an injury. It also has mild pain-relieving effects.
Traditional
Usages and Functions
Dispels congealed Blood and alleviates pain; stops bleeding; protects surface
of ulcer, prevents decay, and promotes healing.
Common
Formulas Used In
Pseudoginseng and Dragon Blood.
Processing
Required
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Remarks
-
Cautions
in Use
Do not use this herb where there is deficient Yin /hot Blood. Use with caution
where there are no symptoms of Blood stasis.
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