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Nepeta, Jīng Jiè, 荆芥, Herba Schizonepetae

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Health Benefits

For: Cold • Flu • Mild fever • Chills • Rash • Epistaxis • Hemoptysis

Attributes: Analgesic • Hemostatic • Antibiotic • Antipyretic • Diaphoretic

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Constituents:
Menthone • Limonene • Schizomodiol • Pulegone • Isopulegone • Isomenthone

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Fun Facts

Other Names: Japanese Catnip
Plant Family: Labiatae

Pharmacopeias: Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing • Wu Pu Ben Cao

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Schizonepeta tenuifolia is not in the USDA Plant Database. Drill down via USDA Interactive Map:

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Properties, Actions, Indications, etc. Category: Release Exterior Wind Cold

English: Nepeta Pinyin: Jing Jie Pharmaceutical: Herba Schizonepetae

Organs: Lung • Liver Temperature: Slightly Warm

Taste: Pungent • Aromatic Toxicity:

Patterns:

Actions: Expel wind cold and wind heat • Mature rash • Stop bleeding • Clear blood heat

Indications: Common cold • Mild fever • Severe chills • Warmth feels good • Aversion to cold • Headache • Body ache • Neck pain • Not thirsty • Tight and superficial pulse • Epistaxis • Bleeding hemorrhoids • Hematuria • Hypermenorrhea • Postpartum bleeding

Contraindications: Exterior deficiency • Fully erupted measles • Open sores • Lack of pathogenic wind • Consumption of fish, crab, goose, or duck

Typical Dosage: 4.5g to 9g Guidelines

Parts Used: Use entire plant, most potent are the flower spikes

Other: Light and harmonious • Not drying • Charred form is used to stop bleeding. Powdered form is used for eczema, abscesses, measles, carbuncles, furuncles

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Potential Drug Interactions

Herbal medicine may interact negatively with pharma drugs and other herbs. Examples below:

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Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience. While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts, variations may result from the numerous English translations. Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs. The information here is strictly for educational purposes.

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