sanguisorba
地榆dì yú · Sanguisorba officinalis
Category
stop Bleeding
Nature
cold
Taste
bitter, sour, astringent
Meridians
Liver, Large Intestine
Dosage
9–15 g
in broth
Functions
cools the blood, stops bleeding (in the lower body) relieves fever and toxins, treats burns and ulcers
Indications
blood in the stool, hemorrhoidal bleeding uterine bleeding caused by heat burns, eczema (for external use)
Contraindications
bleeding caused by cold and emptiness
Notes
It cools the blood and stops "hot" bleeding from the lower body (stool, hemorrhoids, uterus); externally, it is traditionally used to treat burns. Family: Rosaceae Part used: root Active constituents: tannins, Sangvisorbin
For education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified practitioner.