Quick Facts
| Latin Name | Buchnerae Cruciatae Herba |
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| Chinese Name & Pinyin | 鬼羽箭 · Gui Yu Jian |
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| Medicinal Part | Whole herbs |
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| Efficacy Category | Heat-clearing |
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| Botanical Origin | The dried aerial part of Buchnera cruciata Buch.-Ham. ex D. Don (Orobanchaceae / Scrophulariaceae). |
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| Nature & Flavour | Bland, Bitter; Cool |
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| Channels Entered | Liver |
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What Is Gui Yu Jian?
Gui Yu Jian (Cruciate Buchnera Herb) is a medicinal herb of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Primarily produced in the Chinese provinces of Yunnan, Guangxi, Guangdong, Guizhou.
Nature & Flavour: Bland, Bitter; Cool
Channels Entered: Liver
Gui Yu Jian: Materia Medica Profile
Identification & Quality Standard
Buchnerae Cruciatae Herba
Botanical Origin
The dried aerial part of Buchnera cruciata Buch.-Ham. ex D. Don (Orobanchaceae / Scrophulariaceae).
Production Regions
Primarily produced in the Chinese provinces of Yunnan, Guangxi, Guangdong, Guizhou.
Quality Requirements
Superior material is black, leafy, complete and free of sand.
Macroscopic Features
Whole plant 15~45 cm long, entirely black or blackish-brown, with sparse soft hairs; stem erect, simple or branched, quadrangular; leaves opposite, rarely alternate, upper leaves small and bract-like; spikes terminal, flowers dense; texture brittle; faint odor; bland and slightly bitter taste.
Traditional TCM Properties
Bland, Bitter; CoolLiver
Traditional Functions
Clears heat and resolves toxin, cools blood and stops bleeding.
How Gui Yu Jian Is Used in TCM
In the Chinese materia medica, Gui Yu Jian is classified among the Heat-clearing herbs.
Medical Disclaimer — This article is provided for educational purposes only and describes traditional Chinese medicine concepts. It is not medical advice, and it is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Always consult a qualified practitioner before using any herb, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or managing a diagnosed condition.
