Doellingera, Dong Feng Cai 东风菜 Dong Feng Cai (TCM) Aster scaberPhotos by Dalgial (Wikimedia) Botanical name: Doellingera scaber (syn. Aster scaber), D. marchandii Parts used: Whole plant and Rhizome Temperature & Taste: Cool, dry. Pungent, Sweet Uses: 1. Clears Wind-Heat, Resolves Toxin:-Wind-Heat common cold and Flu-Malaria-Headache, Dizziness with red eyes-red, sore, swollen Sore Throat-Lung Heat Hemoptysis-Abscesses, Boils, Carbuncles, Furuncles and Toxic Sores (topically and internally)-Rheumatoid Arthritis-Snake Bite (topically and internally)2. Clears Heat, Brightens the Eyes:-red, sore, swollen Eyes3. Clears Heat, Moves the Blood:-Trauma and Bruising Dose: Decoction: 15–30 gramsBeaten to a paste and apply topically. Main Combinations: Major Formulas: Cautions: None noted Main Preparations used:
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