Commelina, Ya Zhi Cao 鸭跖草 DayflowerKanchata (Ayurveda)Ya Zhi Cao (TCM) Commelina communisRedouté, P.J., Liliacées (1802-1816) Commelina communis(Photo by NotAnonymous) (Wikimedia) Botanical name: Commelina communisC. bengalensis is used in some parts of China, as well as in India. In India, other species used include C. diffusa, C. paludosa, C. obliqua, C. salicifolia Parts used: Herb/whole plant Temperature & Taste: Cool, dry. Sweet, slightly Bitter Classification: B. Clear Heat Uses: 1. Clears Heat and Toxin, Drains Fire:-Fever associated with acute Heat disease including Cold and Flu-acute Sore Throat from Heat and Toxin; Laryngitis Tonsillitis-Toxic Sores; Boils, Carbuncles and Abscesses (TCM, Ayurveda)-Malaria with Chills and Fever (Chen Cang Qi)-Dysentery (Chen Cang Qi)-Leprosy (Ayurveda)-Conjunctivitis-venomous Snake and Insect Bites (Barefoot Doctors Manual); also Dog Bite2. Clears Heat and Damp, Promotes Urine-hot and painful urination; dribbling urine (TCM, Ayurveda)-urinary obstruction with Edema, Ascites-Gonorrhea (Barefoot Doctors Manual; Ayurveda)-Arthralgia Dose: In Decoction: 10–30 grams (30–60 grams fresh)The herb beaten into pulp can be applied to Toxic swellings Comment: In India, parts of China and elsewhere, the herb is eaten as a vegetable, Substitute: Lophatherum Dan Zhu Ye Main Combinations: 1. Fever:i. Commelina with Mint (Bo He) and Burdock seed (Niu Bang Zi)ii. Commelina with Phargmatis Lu Gen and…

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