Xian He Cao

Latin name: Agrimoniae Pilosae, Herba

Xian He Cao Also Known As: Agrimony Grass, Ackerkraut, Agrimoniae herba, Agromonia, Cocklebur, Fragrant Agrimony, Funffing, Funffingerkraut, Herba eupatoriae, Herbe d'Aigremoine, Herbe de Saint-Guillaume, Liverwort, Stickwort. Agrimonia eupatoria; Agrimonia procera.

Properties: BITTER, PUNGENT - NEUTRAL

Dosage: 9-15g.

Meridians/Channels: LUNG, LIVER, SPLEEN

• stop bleeding due to cold/hot/excess/deficient
• alleviate diarrhea/dysentery
• kills parasites

Also Used For: Orally,Xian He Cao/Agrimony is used for sore throat, upset stomach, and mild, nonspecific diarrhea. Topically, Xian He Cao/Agrimony is used as a mild astringent and for mild skin inflammation. The ethanolic extracts of agrimony are used for their antiviral properties. Historically, Xian He Cao/Agrimony has been used for gallbladder disorders, tuberculosis, bleeding, corns, warts, as a gargle, antitumor agent, cardiotonic, diuretic, sedative, and antihistamine.