Sisymbrium, Sgong thug pa Sisymbrium, Sgong thog pa སྒོང་ཐོག་པ Sgong thug pa (Tibet)Tang Jie (E. diffusum) (TCM) Erysimum canescens Erysimum altaicum Kops et al., J., Flora Batava, vol. 19 (1895) Colla, L.A., Icones plantarum rariorum herbarium pedemontanum, (1835-1837) Botanical name: Sisybrium spp and Erysimum spp.2 main varieties are recognised: Sisymbrium heteromallum Erysimum canescens (syn. E diffusum), E. altaicum Parts used: Seeds Temperature & Taste: Cool. Bitter, Sweet Uses: 1. Clears Heat, Resists Poison:-antidote to Meat Poison-Fever, ‘Disturbed Fever’-Blood Heat-Toxin; Small Pox2. Strengthens Lungs, Stops Cough:-Cough from deficiency or Lung weakness (TCM, Tibet)-strengthens surface3. Benefits Heart:-Heart disease Dose: Decoction: 3–9 grams Substitute: Hedge Mustard (Sisymbrium spp.) and Treacle Mustard are possible substitutes. Main Combinations: Major Formulas: Cautions: None noted. Main Preparations used:

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