Quick Facts
| Latin Name | Phyllanthi Urinariae Herba |
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| Chinese Name & Pinyin | 葉下珠 · Ye Xia Zhu |
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| Medicinal Part | Whole herbs |
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| Efficacy Category | Heat-clearing |
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| Botanical Origin | The dried whole herb of Phyllanthus urinaria L. (Phyllanthaceae). |
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| Nature & Flavour | Bitter, Sweet; Cool |
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| Channels Entered | Liver, Spleen, Bladder |
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What Is Ye Xia Zhu?
Ye Xia Zhu (Underleaf Pearl Herb) is a medicinal herb of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Produced in most areas of China, especially south of the Yangtze River.
Nature & Flavour: Bitter, Sweet; Cool
Channels Entered: Liver, Spleen, Bladder
Ye Xia Zhu: Materia Medica Profile
Identification & Quality Standard
Phyllanthi Urinariae Herba
Botanical Origin
The dried whole herb of Phyllanthus urinaria L. (Phyllanthaceae).
Production Regions
Produced in most areas of China, especially south of the Yangtze River.
Quality Requirements
Superior medicinal material is greenish, leafy, with fruits.
Macroscopic Features
Root is cylindrical. Stem is slender, 15~50cm long, branched; externally reddish-brown or brown. Leaves are alternate, arranged in two rows, small, oblong-obovate, 5~10mm long, grayish-green. Small fruit is born below the leaf, spherical, 1~2mm diameter, reddish-brown. Faint odor, taste slightly bitter.
Traditional TCM Properties
Bitter, Sweet; CoolLiverSpleenBladder
Traditional Functions
Clears heat and stops diarrhea, promotes diuresis and reduces swelling, brightens eyes, dissipates accumulation.
How Ye Xia Zhu Is Used in TCM
In the Chinese materia medica, Ye Xia Zhu 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.
