Quick Facts
| Latin Name | Vaccariae Semen |
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| Chinese Name & Pinyin | 王不留行 · Wang Bu Liu Xing |
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| Medicinal Part | Fruits and seeds |
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| Efficacy Category | Blood-activating |
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| Botanical Origin | The dried mature seed of Vaccaria segetalis (Neck.) Garcke.(Caryophyllaceae) |
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| Nature & Flavour | Bitter; Neutral |
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| Channels Entered | Liver, Stomach |
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What Is Wang Bu Liu Xing?
Wang Bu Liu Xing (Cowherb Seed) is a medicinal herb of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Primarily produced in the Chinese provinces of Jiangsu, Hebei, Henan, Shaanxi.
Nature & Flavour: Bitter; Neutral
Channels Entered: Liver, Stomach
Wang Bu Liu Xing: Materia Medica Profile
Identification & Quality Standard
Vaccariae Semen
Botanical Origin
The dried mature seed of Vaccaria segetalis (Neck.) Garcke.(Caryophyllaceae)
Production Regions
Primarily produced in the Chinese provinces of Jiangsu, Hebei, Henan, Shaanxi.
Quality Requirements
Superior medicinal material is full, black.
Macroscopic Features
Spherical, about 2mm diameter. Externally black, occasionally reddish-brown, slightly lustrous, with intricate granular raised spots, with one pale round spotted hilum and one indented longitudinal shallow groove. Firm texture, fractured surface is grayish-white, horn-like. faint odor, slightly astringent, bitter taste.
Traditional TCM Properties
Bitter; NeutralLiverStomach
Traditional Functions
Activates blood and unblocks menses, promotes lactation and reduces swelling, and promotes diuresis and relieves stranguria.
How Wang Bu Liu Xing Is Used in TCM
In the Chinese materia medica, Wang Bu Liu Xing is classified among the Blood-activating 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.
