Caltrop Fruit (BaiJiLi)
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【PROPERTI】Acrid,Bitter,Neutral
【CHANNELS ENTERED】Liver
【ACTIONS】
Calms the Liver and anchors Yang;
Dredges Liver Qi and disperses Stagnation and clumping;
Dispels Wind-Heat and brightens the eyes;
Dispels Wind and stops itching;
Extinguishes Liver Wind
【Indications/Syndromes】
Liver Yang Rising with headache, vertigo or dizziness;
Liver Qi Stagnation with pain and distention in the flanks, irregular menstruation or insufficient lactation;
Red, swollen and painful eyes;Excess tearing;
Any kind of skin lesion with significant itching, such as hives;
Vitiligo (can be used as a stand-alone herb);
Liver Wind
【Cautions& Contraindications】
Use caution during pregnancy.
Use caution for those with Qi or Blood Deficiency.
Topical application is sometimes associated with rash and itching.
【HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS】
Concurrent use with diuretics such as chlorothiazide, hydrochlorothiazide, furosimide (Lasix), bumetanide (Bumex) and torsemide (Demadex) may lead to increased elimination of water and electrolytes.