Xue Jie

Submitted by admin on Mon, 2006-11-13 16:03.

Latin name: Draconis, Sanguis

Xue Jie Also Known As: Dragon Blood, Draconis Resina, Dracorubin, Dragons Blood, Dragon's-Blood Palm, Sanguis Draconis, Xue Jie. Daemonorops draco, synonym Calamus draco.

Properties: SWEET, SALTY - NEUTRAL

Dosage: 0.3-1.5g.

Meridians/Channels: HEART, LIVER

  • dispel blood stasis, relieve pain - traumatic injuries causing fractures, contusion, sprains, bruising and stops bleeding (topically)
  • protect decay of ulcer's surface, generate flesh, chronic non-healing sores

Also Used For: Orally, dragon's blood is used for diarrhea, digestive disorders and as a coloring agent. Topically, dragon's blood is used as an astringent.

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