scrophularia / figwort
玄参xuán shēn · Scrophularia ningpoensis
Category
clear Heat, cool Blood
Nature
cold
Taste
sweet, bitter, salty
Meridians
Lung, Stomach, Kidney
Dosage
9–15 g
in broth
Functions
clears heat, cools the blood nourishes yin, clears deficiency heat eliminates toxicity, breaks up knots
Indications
fever with a rash dryness and thirst caused by the heat sore throat, swollen lymph nodes
Contraindications
spleen deficiency with dampness ⚠️ incompatible with Li-Lu
Notes
It cools the blood while simultaneously nourishing yin: it is used to treat fever accompanied by a rash or dryness, as well as inflammation of the throat and lymph nodes. Family: Figwort family (Scrophulariaceae) Part used: root Active constituents: iridoids (harpagids), phytosterols
For education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified practitioner.