Single Herbs

Category	Zhi Xie Yao 止血藥
Sub Category
Name	Xiao Ji 小薊 Field thistle
Grown	North and south China.
Source	The leaf and rhizome of Cephalanoplos segetum (Bge.) Kitam/ C. setosum (Bieb.) Kitam.
Ingredients	Alkaloid
Pharma Effect	Stops bleeding.
Properties	Sweet, cool.
Channels	Heart, liver.
Function	Cools blood, stops bleeding, relieves toxicity and reduces carbuncles and toxic swellings.
Clinic Usage	For reckless movement of hot blood and symptoms such as coughing with blood, nosebleeds, blood expectoration, blood in urine, blood in the stool, and skin lesions caused by heat toxicity.
Cautions
Dosage	Use internally for bleeding, externally for skin lesions. 10~15g of dried herb. Double the dosage if using fresh herbs. Use proper dosage to apply externally.
Storage	Store in a dry place.