Shave grass (Muzei)
Equisetum hiemale L. (Family: Equisetaceae)
Pharmaceutical Name: Herba Equiseti
hiemalis
Botanical Name: Equisetum hiemale L. (Family: Equisetaceae)
Common Name: Shave grass, Scouring rush.
Source of Earliest Record: Jiayou
Bencao
Part Used & Method for Pharmaceutical
Preparations: The whole plant is gathered in summer and cut into pieces
after the fibrous roots have been removed.
Properties & Taste: Sweet and
bitter and neutral.
Meridians: Lung and liver.
Functions: 1. To dispel wind and clear
heat; 2. To brighten eyes and remove visual obstructions; 3. To stop bleeding.
Indications & Combinations:
1. Wind-heat exterior syndrome or wind and
heat in the liver meridian manifested as red eyes, excessive tearing, blurred
vision and corneal opacity. Shave grass (Muzei) is used with Pipewort
(Gujingcao), Cicada slough (Chantui), Prunella spike (Xiakucao) and Tribulus
fruit (Baijili).
2. Hemorrhoidal bleeding. Shave grass
(Muzei) is used with Burnet root (Diyu) and Scutellaria root (Huangqin).
Dosage: 3-10 g, decocted in water for
an oral dose.
Cautions & Contraindications: This
herb should be used with caution during pregnancy.
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