Dipsacus, Teasel, Xu Duan Dipsacus, Teasel, Xu Duan 续断 Virga Pastoris, Carduus Veneris, Labrum VenerisXu Duan (Chinese Teasel)Chir, Moleta (Arabic) Herbarius latinus, Petri, 1485 Gart der Gesundheit, Cuba, 1485 Flora von Deutschland (28), Kohler, 1886 Botanical name: Dipsacus spp.Salmon said there were many varieties, but 2 main types were used. In addition the Chinese (or Japanese) variety is used in TCM: D. sativus, Garden Teasel D. silvestris (syn. D. fullonum, D. vulgaris), Wild Teasel D. asperoides, Chinese or Japanese Teasel Xu Duan Parts used: Root; leaf was used externally in the West Temperature & Taste: Warm, dry. Bitter, Sweet, PungentSome western sources claimed Teasel was Cool and dry. Classifications: 3M. ARTHRITICS D. Clear Wind and Damp N. Tonics Uses: EUROPEAN:1. Warms the Kidneys, Strengthens the Bones and Joints:-Edema, water Retention-Arthritic and Rheumatic complaints2. Stops Bleeding:-excess Menstruation, Uterine Bleeding-Hemoptysis3. Externally:-boiled in Wine and applied to Fissures in the anus; Fistulas-Eczema, Sores, Felons; good to cure Warts-Wounds, Trauma-Red and inflamed eyes (distilled water of the leaves dropped in)-as a wash for acne, scabs, flaky or inflamed skin (disilled water of the leaves)-boiled in vinegar and applied to the navel to stop excessive Menstruation (The Secrets of Alexis, 1615)CHINESE:1. Strengthens Liver and Kidneys,…

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