Cassiope, Gru gu ras sna གྲུ་གུ་རས་སྣ་ Himalayan HeatherGru gu ras sna (Tibet) Cassiope fastigiataGarden, Vol. 28 (1885) Cassiope fastigiataWallich, N., Plantae Asiaticae Rariores, Vol. 3 (1832) Cassiope fastigiata(Photo by Ghislain118) (Wikimedia) Botanical name: Cassiope fastigiata (syn. Andromeda fastigiata) Parts used: Aerial parts Temperature & Taste: Cool, dry. Bitter Classification: Uses: 1. Clears Heat, Resists Poison:-Cold, Influenza-High Fever due to epidemic diseases-used for Bile disorders-Herpes (proven effect), Itching-Leukemia2. Stops Cough and Wheezing:-Cough, Asthma (TCM)-smoke is inhaled to ease respiration3. Externally:-used in hot compress and steam therapies-smoke is applied to ease breathing-leaf paste is applied to Burns and Frostbite-leaf paste is applied to burns-itching and red skin conditions Dose: Comment: Used in ceremonies and incense in Tibet. It is combined with herbs such as Indian Spikenard (Nardostachys), Rhododendron anthopogon and Juniper indica leaf to burn as incense which is believed to dispel ghosts and evil spirits. Main Combinations: Major Formulas: Cautions: None noted Main Preparations used:

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