Pipewort (Gujingcao)
Eriocaulon buergerianum Koern. (Fam. Eriocaulaceae)
Pharmaceutical Name: Flos Eriocauli
Botanical Name: Eriocaulon
buergerianum Koern. (Fam.
Eriocaulaceae)
Common Name: Pipewort, Pipewort capitulum.
Source of Earliest Record: Kaibao
Bencao.
Part Used & Method for Pharmaceutical
Preparations: The whole plant is gathered in autumn, dried in the sun and
cut into pieces for use.
Properties & Taste: Sweet, neutral.
Meridians: Liver and stomach.
Functions: 1. To clear heat and
disperse wind; 2. To brighten the eyes.
Indications & Combinations:
Wind-heat in the liver meridian manifested as red, painful and swollen eyes,
excessive tearing, photophobia and corneal opacity. Pipewort (Gujingcao) is
used with Schizonepeta (Jingjie), Chinese gentian (Longdancao) and Red peony
(Chishao).
Dosage: 6-15 g, decocted in water for
an oral dose.
Cautions & Contraindications: This
herb is contraindicated in cases with deficiency of blood.
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