Herbal Information for Xia Ku Cao 10X Concentrated Granules
Common Names: Heal All Fruit Spike
Botanical Name: Prunella vulgaris L
Pin Yin Name: Xia Ku Cao
Other Names: Prunella Spike, Self Heal Herb, Spica Prunellae Vulgaris, Common Selfheal plant, All-Heal, Blue Curls, Brownwort, Brunelle, Brunelle Commune, Brunelle Vulgaire, Brunette, Carpenter's Herb, Carpenter's Weed, Charbonnière, Heal-All, Heart of the Earth, Herbe au Charpentier, Hercules Woundwort, Hock-Heal, Petite Consoude, Prunela, Prunella, Prunella vulgaris, Prunelle, Prunelle Vulgaire, Sicklewort, Siclewort, Slough-Heal, Woundwort
Granule Composition: 90% extract + 10% dextrin
Package Size: 100 grams extract granules
Form: 10X Concentrated Granules
Dosage: Take 1 g each time, 1 time per day, or as instructed by a herbal practitioner. Dissolve in hot water or mix into yogurt. Consult your healthcare professional for correct dosage.
Origin: China
Brand: Activeherb Single Herb Extract
Channels: Gallbladder, Liver
Propertys: Bitter, acrid, cold
Caution: Do not use if pregnant or nursing. Do not use in large doses. Overdosing may cause abdominal pain, diarrhea, and dry mouth
Self-heal contains vitamins A, B, C, K, flavonoids, and rutin. Self-heal is packed with antioxidants which aids in boosting the immune system. Self-heal is a supportive herb that promotes in aiding the treatment of hypertension, vertigo, conjunctivitis and gout. Self-heal possesses hemostatic, demulcent, astringent, vulnerary, inflammatory, hypotensive, immunomodulator, modulator, diuretic and antiviral properties
Benefits of Xia Ku Cao
- Aids in clearing fire
- Supports vision health
- Supports in relieving and dispersing lumps
- Promotes reduced swelling.
Constituents: betulinic acid, rosmarinic acid, myristic acid, and tannins. The plant also contains vitamins A, C and K and thiamine.
Reference to: https://www.herbalremediesadvice.org/self-heal-herb.html
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References:
https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-130/self-heal
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/prunella-vulgaris#side-effects
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/self-heal/making-self-heal-tea.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/self-heal/making-self-heal-tea.htm
