Xian He Cao (Agrimony Herb): A Traditional Chinese Remedy for Digestive and Liver Health
What is Xian He Cao (Agrimony Herb) in TCM?
Xian He Cao, commonly known as Agrimony Herb (Agrimonia pilosa), is a traditional herb widely used in Chinese Medicine to support digestive health, liver function, and blood circulation. Known for its bitter and slightly warm properties, Xian He Cao is valued for its ability to alleviate gastrointestinal discomfort, support liver health, and provide astringent and hemostatic (blood-stopping) effects, making it a versatile herb for both internal and external applications in TCM.
Health Benefits of Xian He Cao
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Supports Digestive Health: Xian He Cao is known for easing common digestive issues, such as bloating, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. Its natural astringent properties help reduce excessive moisture in the intestines, relieving symptoms of gastrointestinal imbalance.
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Promotes Liver Health: Traditionally used to support liver function, Xian He Cao assists with detoxification and helps relieve liver qi stagnation, which can manifest as discomfort under the ribcage.
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Hemostatic (Blood-Stopping) Properties: Xian He Cao is also known for its hemostatic properties, making it useful for managing minor bleeding. It is often applied to wounds, nosebleeds, and excessive menstrual flow due to its astringent effects.
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Astringent Effects for Wounds: When applied externally, Xian He Cao’s astringent qualities help with wound healing and provide a natural antimicrobial effect, supporting the body’s recovery from minor injuries and skin irritations.
Mechanism of Xian He Cao in TCM
The effectiveness of Xian He Cao lies in its unique composition of tannins, flavonoids, and polysaccharides:
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Tannins: High in tannins, Xian He Cao has potent astringent effects, allowing it to “bind” and dry excessive moisture, making it effective in managing diarrhea and bleeding.
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Flavonoids: These compounds provide antioxidant support, enhancing the herb’s liver-protective and anti-inflammatory properties, which promote overall health.
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Polysaccharides: Known for immune-boosting effects, polysaccharides in Xian He Cao help the body resist inflammation and infections, contributing to its use in wound care and digestive support.
Who Can Benefit from Xian He Cao?
Xian He Cao is suitable for individuals seeking natural support for digestive and liver health or those looking for herbal solutions to manage minor bleeding or wounds. It is especially helpful for:
- Those with digestive irregularities, including diarrhea or bloating
- Individuals experiencing liver discomfort or stagnation
- People seeking a natural hemostatic herb for minor bleeding
- Those in need of wound care and external astringent support
How to Use Xian He Cao
Xian He Cao is available in various forms, such as bulk cut, tea, tincture, and powder:
- Bulk Cut: Ideal for making your own decoctions or herbal infusions.
- Tea: Xian He Cao tea is a gentle way to support digestion and liver health daily.
- Tincture: Concentrated and convenient, tinctures offer a quick way to use Xian He Cao for digestive or liver support.
Herbal Information for Agrimony Herb in Cut Form
Product Descripition
Common Name: Agrimony herb
Pin Yin Name: Xian He Cao
Channels/Meridians: Heart, Liver
Other Names: Agrimonia
Other ingredients: None, nothing has been added to this product.
Package Size: One Pound (1 lb.)
Form: Cut
Dosage: Consult your healthcare professional for correct dosage.
Origin: China
Brand: Plum Flower
Cautions: Do not use if pregnant or nursing.
Product Properties: Sweet, Neutral
Herbs to Combine with Agrimony
Fennel + Agrimony
Shepherd's Purse + Agrimony
How to Use Bulk Herbs
With so many different ways to use bulk herbs, it is easy to get confused. We also have several helpful pages if you need additional information. Check out our How to Use Bulk Herbs page to see how to use herbs correctly.
About Plum Flower Quality Herbs
Plum Flower is an established worldwide manufacturer of high-quality Chinese herbs, and innovative Chinese medicinal herbs and products. Plum Flower uses sulfur-free herbs and laboratory tests its products for contamination and heavy metals, such as mercury, lead, and pesticides.
Main Characteristics (Attributes) of Herbs
- Harvested at the proper level of maturity and correct time of the season to maximize potency.
- Free from Chlorine
- Manufactured without the use of sulphur
- Preservative Free
- Made at GMP internationally certified facilities (Good Manufacturing Practices) Quality control tests are done at the manufacturing site and at third party labs to confirm results
- Aluminum Phosphate free
- Packaged in an airtight sealed bag
- Pin Yin Names and Botanical Names are listed on the bag
- Certificate of Analysis are available upon request
- Conforms to Standards of Chinese Pharmacopeia
- No dyes, colors, or bleaching of the herbs
- We are an authorized direct distributor of Plum Flower Herbs.
- 500 gram bag size which equal anywhere from 4 to 6 cups of herbs
Chinese Traditional herbs should be regarded as a supplementary aspect to modern western healthcare, and not as a replacement. Chinese traditional herbs ( Teas ) emphasize harmony, and balance.
References
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9076299/
https://www.americandragon.com/Individualherbsupdate/XianHeCao.html
https://altnature.com/gallery/agrimony.htm
