Prunella Spike

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Common Name: Selfheal Herb, Self Heal, Self-Heal, All-Heal, Blue Curls, Brownwort
Botanical Name: Prunella Vulgaris Spike
Chinese / Pin Yin Name: Xia Ku Cao
Prunella Spike Dosage: Follow your doctor's instructions for use.
Prunella Spike Precautions: Do not use if nursing or pregnant.
Use with caution for those with Spleen and Stomach Deficiency and weakness. 

Prunella Spike Benefits & Information

Prunella Spike is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb that is known for
being a "summer-dry" herb that is used when there's a sign of heat and
liver constraint. Prunella Spike clears heat, drains fire, can support
and strengthen the kidneys, and can act as a mild diuretic. Prunella Spike
may benefit digestive health, sore throat and promote wound healing. 
Prunella Spike has antibacterial, antiseptic, and astringent effects.
Prunella Spike Properties: Cold, Acrid, Bitter, and Slightly Pungent
Prunella Spike Channels: Liver, Gallbladder
Prunella Spike Naturally Occurring Components: Prunella vulgaris plant consist
of  triterpenoid saponins that is based on the aglycone called oleanolic acid.
Other components are glycosides substances like rutin and Hyperoside as
well as other organic acids like ursolic acid, caffeic acid, free oleanolic acid, 
Vitamin B1, Vitamin C, vitamin K, carotene,  tannins, volatile oils,
alkaloids, and potassium chloride.

Herbs that Combine With Prunella Spike

Agrimony   Scutellaria Baicalensis   Japanese Pagoda Tree 

References: 
https://herbpathy.com/Uses-and-Benefits-of-Xia-Ku-Cao-Cid2101, 
http://alternativehealing.org/xia_ku_cao.htm, 
https://www.verywellhealth.com/the-benefits-of-prunella-vulgaris-88644

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