10.18.2006

Cang Er Zi


Cockleburr Fruit, Xanthium
Cang Er Zi
Pharmaceutical name: Fructus Xanthii Siberici
Properties: sweet, slightly bitter, warm, toxic
Channels entered: Lung
Actions & Clinical Applications:
1. Opens the nasal passages
2. Dispels wind and expels dampness
3. Releases exterior-wind and relieves pain
Dosage & Administration: 3 - 9g