Xia Ku Cao （夏枯草）

Spica Prunellae, Prunela, Selfheal Spike, Woundwort

Price range: $2.95 through $14.50

Xia Ku Cao can be used in cases of red eyes, headaches, dizziness, double vision, swollen nodules on the neck, lipoma, carbuncles, goiter, enlarged lymph nodes, and hypertension.

Temperature

Cold
Cool
Neutral
Warm
Hot

Flavor

Sour
Bitter
Sweet
Acrid
Salty
Neutral
Aromatic

Merdians

Bladder
Gallbladder
Heart
Kidney
Large Intestine
Liver
Lung
Pericardium
San Jiao
Small Intestine
Spleen
Stomach

Dosage

6-18g

Actions

Clears Liver Fire

Brightens the Eyes

Clears Hot Phlegm

Dissipates Nodules

Disclaimers

*The above statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Always consult a licensed physician before taking supplements or new medication.

Please Note: Do not self-prescribe herbs. A single herb is rarely eaten on its own, but as part of a formula containing several ingredients that act together. Always consult a certified Tradtional Oriental Medicine practitioner before using herbs.