Xiao Ji (Field Thistle, Herba Cirsii, 小薊)

1 lb authentic, natural Xiao Ji in bulk herb (sealed bag)

Common names: Small Thistle, Field Thistle, Cephalanoplos, Cirsium

Scientific name: Herba Cirsii, Herba Cephalanoplos

Parts used: The part above the ground of perennial herbaceous plant Cirsium setosum (wild.) MB. of family Compositae.

Main Medical Uses: Herbs that used to Stop Bleeding (Hemostatics).

Benefits: Xiao Ji cools the blood and stops bleeding, making it effective for bleeding caused by Blood Heat. It also disperses Blood Stasis, resolves toxicity, reduces swelling, and treats abscesses, especially those caused by Heat toxin, both internally and topically. Additionally, it clears Damp-Heat and promotes urination, benefiting conditions like Damp-Heat jaundice and hepatitis. It also supports Gall Bladder function and helps reduce hypertension.

Quality Assurance: The Herb Depot offers premium whole natural herbs, mostly wild harvested and farm grown from quality, clean, pesticide-free plants from China. We directly order from our trusted Canadian suppliers who import from TCM manufacturing approved facilities.  

Based on standardized traditions of Chinese Medicine, the process of selecting, slicing, drying, sterilizing, fermenting, roasting, and steaming has been applied to achieve best properties and efficiencies of each herb.  

Caution: Use single Chinese herbs with caution; professional healthcare advice is recommended. Chinese herbs are generally combined in herbal formulas to work effectively together for desired results, and to minimize potential side effects. You can search our extensive collection of patent Chinese medicine to find the formula with the utilized herb most suitable for your health needs.

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