Ji Xue Cao Usages and Indications

• Useful for gastrointestinal disorders related to damp heat - pain, dysentery, enteritis.  Liver involved symptoms such as jaundice.
• Diarrhea from summerheat.
• Cools the blood and stops bleeding - nosebleeds, bleeding in the urine, uterine bleeding.
• Useful to clear heat from the liver and benefit the eyes - glaucoma, cataracts, pinkeye.

Cautions and Contraindications

• Use with caution in pregnancy.
All Cautions

Dosage and Preparation Notes For Ji Xue Cao

• Dosage:  9-15g dried, 15-30g fresh.

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