Juncus, Deng Xin Cao Juncus, Rush, Deng Xin Cao 灯心草 Common or Soft Rush, Green Bull Rush Deng Xin Cao (TCM) Juncus effusus Sturm, J., Krause, E.H.L., Lutz, K.G., Flora von Deutschland in Abbildungen nach der Natur, Zweite auflage (1900-1907) Juncus effusus (Photo by Christian Fischer) (Wikimedia) Botanical name: Juncus effusus (TCM, West) The Rushes were used in the Western tradition too. Salmon (Botanologia) listed over 30 kinds. He said all have similar vertues, but the Bull Rush (Typha spp.) is strongest and so was most used. Culeper said any of the “Soft” or “Smooth” Rushes could be used. Parts used: Pith is used in TCM, and is strongest. The whole herb, Root or Seed can be used similarly, and wree used in the West. The whole herb is likewise listed for use in the Barefoot Doctors Manual. Dioscorides, Galen and Pliny used the Seed. Temperature & Taste: Slightly Cool, dry. Sweet Classification: C. Clears Damp, Promote Urine Uses: 1. Clears Heat, Promotes Urine: (TCM, West) -hot, painful, dribbling urine -dark, scanty urine -Edema from Heat, including that from Nephritis -Jaundice 2. Drains Heart Fire, Calms the Nerves: (TCM, West) -Sleep disorders in children with irritability, especially with high-colored or…

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