Chinese Herbalism
Shan Ci Gu
Cremastra appendiculata
Also known as Cremastra Pseudobulb, Edible Tulip.
Shan Ci Gu acts primarily as: Antineoplastic, Anti-inflammatory, Antitoxic (clears heat-toxin), Antihypertensive, Antimicrobial. Secondary actions include Clear heat and resolve toxin, Reduce swelling and dissipate nodules, Soften hardness.
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Indications what the tradition reached for it in
- Heat-toxin sores, carbuncles and abscesses
- Scrofula and swollen lymph nodes
- Firm nodules and masses
- Snakebite and insect bite (topical)
- Adjunct use in tumors and cancerous swellings
- Goiter
Safety
Recognised toxicity. This plant carries a toxicity flag in the record; it is for trained practitioners only.
The record lists 4 contraindications; open the plate in the library to read them in full.
Dosing as the sources wrote it
| Preparation | As written | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Dried pseudobulb decoction | Dried pseudobulb decoction: 3-9 g/day | 3000-9000 mg |
| Tincture (1:5) | Tincture (1:5): 1-3 ml three times daily | 1-3 mL |
| Powder/capsule | Powder/capsule: 0.5-1.5 g/day | 500-1500 mg |
Doses are reproduced from the sources for practitioners and are not a recommendation for any person.
From the sources
primary-actions. Shan Ci Gu acts primarily as: Antineoplastic, Anti-inflammatory, Antitoxic (clears heat-toxin), Antihypertensive, Antimicrobial. Secondary actions include Clear heat and resolve toxin, Reduce swelling and dissipate nodules, Soften hardness.
indications. Shan Ci Gu is traditionally indicated for: Heat-toxin sores, carbuncles and abscesses, Scrofula and swollen lymph nodes, Firm nodules and masses, Snakebite and insect bite (topical), Adjunct use in tumors and cancerous swellings, Goiter.
dose-reference. Reference preparation/dosing for Shan Ci Gu: Dried pseudobulb decoction: 3-9 g/day; Tincture (1:5): 1-3 ml three times daily; Powder/capsule: 0.5-1.5 g/day; Also applied topically as a paste for sores and bites
safety-cautions. Shan Ci Gu - Contraindications: Deficiency without heat-toxin or nodules, Slightly toxic - avoid high or prolonged doses, Pregnancy caution, Not for weak, cold patients | Side effects: Mildly toxic in excess, GI upset, Use conservative doses and avoid prolonged high-dose use.
In formulas
Shan Ci Gu stands in 2 documented formulas in the library, among them hua tán xião hé wán.
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