Zi Cao

Zi Cao


  • Chineese Name: 紫草
  • Pin Yin Name: Zi Cao
  • Latin Name: Radix Arnebiae seu Lithospermi
  • Natures: Cold
  • Taste: Sweet
  • Chanels Entered: Heart, Liver
Heat-Clearing Medicinals (Qing Re Yao)
Heat-Clearing and Blood-Cooling Medicinals (Qing Re Liang Xue Yao)
from 3 to 10
Clarifies Heat
Refreshes the Blood
Activates Blood and dissipates Stasis
Eliminates Ban Zhen (macules)
Treats cutaneous inflammations
Harmonizes the Intestines
Favors the feces
Favors Water elimination (diuresis)
Clarifies Heat (topic use)
Eliminates toxins (topic use)