Ai Ye (Mugwort Leaf) – Warming Herb for Menstrual Health and Bleeding Disorders
There’s a traditional warming herb, Ai Ye (mugwort leaf), that you can use to relieve menstrual pain and regulate irregular bleeding; you should avoid it during pregnancy and if you have bleeding disorders or take anticoagulants due to allergic and uterotonic risks. Key Takeaways: Ai Ye (Mugwort Leaf) is a warming herb in Traditional Chinese […]
Ba Jiao Lian (Dysosma Root) – Toxic Herb for Tumors and Stubborn Masses
Most herbalists warn you that Ba Jiao Lian (Dysosma Root) is a toxic medicinal herb used against tumors and stubborn masses; you must handle it with extreme caution because potent alkaloids can cause severe poisoning. Key Takeaways: Ba Jiao Lian (Dysosma root) contains cytotoxic lignans such as podophyllotoxin that have been used in traditional medicine […]
Ba Qia (Luffa Seed) – Cooling Herb for Heat and Phlegm Accumulation
With Ba Qia (Luffa Seed) you have a cooling herb that clears heat and reduces phlegm accumulation to ease respiratory congestion. You must avoid it in cold or yang-deficient states; use may worsen cold conditions or provoke allergic reactions. Key Takeaways: Ba Qia (luffa seed) clears heat and transforms phlegm, especially effective for lung-heat patterns […]