Quick Facts
| Latin Name | Pyrolae Herba |
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| Chinese Name & Pinyin | 鹿銜草 · Lu Xian Cao |
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| Medicinal Part | Whole herbs |
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| Efficacy Category | Wind-damp dispelling |
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| Botanical Origin | The dried whole herb of Pyrola calliantha H. Andres or Pyrola decorate H. Andres.(Pyrolaceae). |
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| Nature & Flavour | Sweet, Bitter; Warm |
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| Channels Entered | Liver, Kidney |
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What Is Lu Xian Cao?
Lu Xian Cao (Chinese Pyrola Herb) is a medicinal herb of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Primarily produced in the Chinese provinces of Gansu, Shaanxi, Henan, Anhui.
Nature & Flavour: Sweet, Bitter; Warm
Channels Entered: Liver, Kidney
Lu Xian Cao: Materia Medica Profile
Identification & Quality Standard
Pyrolae Herba
Botanical Origin
The dried whole herb of Pyrola calliantha H. Andres or Pyrola decorate H. Andres.(Pyrolaceae).
Production Regions
Primarily produced in the Chinese provinces of Gansu, Shaanxi, Henan, Anhui.
Quality Requirements
Superior medicinal material is purple-red or purple-brown, without foreign matter.
Macroscopic Features
Dried whole herb, stem is purple-brown, slightly with ridges and wrinkles, without hairs, slightly lustrous. Leaf stem is long, flat and indented in the center, two edges are membranous, often curved, without hairs. Leaf is wrinkled, slightly broken, upper surface is purple-red, few are brownish-green, smooth, lower surface is purple-red, without hairs, leaf vein is slightly raised; paper-like texture, easily broken. Sometimes has obvious flower stem, with numerous small flowers or flat spherical brown capsules. faint odor, slightly bitter taste.
Traditional TCM Properties
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Traditional Functions
Dispels wind-dampness, strengthens bones and sinews, stops bleeding.
How Lu Xian Cao Is Used in TCM
In the Chinese materia medica, Lu Xian Cao is classified among the Wind-damp dispelling 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.
