Zi Cao

Latin name: Arnebiae seu Lithospermi, Radix

Zi Cao Also Known As: Groomwell Root, Lithospermum

Properties: SWEET - COLD

Dosage: 3 - 9g.

Meridian: HEART, LIVER

  • relieves toxic fire, cool blood - encourages progression of rashes to vent
  • topically - clears damp heat - damp heat skin lesion, itching
  • moisten intestines, unblocks bowels - constipation