Gnaphalium, Shu Qu Cao 鼠曲草 CudweedShu Qu Cao (TCM)Gandha bha dra (Tibet) Gnaphalium uliginosumDietrich, A.G., Flora regni Borussici (1843) Gnaphalium affine(Photo by KENPEI) (Wikimedia) Botanical name: Gnaphalium spp. G. affine (syn. G. multiceps) (TCM, Tibet) G. uliginosum has been used very similarly in the West. Parts used: Whole Herb Temperature & Taste: Warm, dry. Sour, Sweet Uses: 1. Clears Cold Phlegm, Stops Cough:-Cough, Bronchitis, Asthma with profuse Phlegm-it clears Cold and disperses Lung Qi2. Clears Wind-Cold, Resists Poison:-Wind-Cold type Common Cold and Flu-Abscess, Boils, Carbuncles, Toxic Sores, Dermatitis (internally and topically)-Trauma and Bruising (internally and topically)-Tumors (Tibet)-Snake Bite (topically)3. Benefits Kidneys:-Edema, Nephritis, Kidney disease-Diabetes-Lumbago-pain in the sinews and bones, Rheumatism-Leukorrhea, Spermatorrea Dose: Decoction: 6–15 grams (up to 30 grams has been listed)Soak in wine for Cold type muscle and joint pain. Comment: A number of various species of Gnaphalium have been used in various places. The two above-mentioned species are particularly similar is use but it would seem likely that a number of other species may be used. Main Combinations: 1. Cough:i. Decoct 6 grams and add 6 grams of Rock Sugarii. decoct with Coltsfoot and Licorice2. As a wash for skin conditions, decoct with Licorice and apply Major Formulas: Cautions:…

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