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Cang Er Zi (Siberian Cocklebur)

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Chinese Name: Cang Er Zi() English Name: Siberian Cocklebur Latin name: Xanthium sibiricum Patr. et Widd. Group: Warm, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior Xanthium is another name for Cang Er Zi(Siberian cocklebur), a common bush native to Europe, North America and western Asia. In traditional Chinese medicine, xanthium is associated with the Lung and Liver meridian, and is sweet, bitter, warm and toxic. WHY IT'S USED: One of the most important herbs for sinus congestion, chronic nasal discharge, respiratory allergies, and loss of smell. It is also used to chronic bronchitis, headache with blurring vision, rheumatoid arthritis, urticaria, and eczema. Dosage: 3 - 9 grams/per day. Cautions & Contraindications: It is toxic, but can be consumed safely when administered in the proper dosage, Xanthium should not be used by those with blood deficiency or anemia. Overdose can result in vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Using Gan Cao(Licorice Root) detoxify. So far, there are no known drug interactions associated with Siberian Cocklebur(Cang Er Zi). Resources Books Chinese herbal Medicine Dictionary. p1071 Compendium of meteria medica(Bencao Gangmu)15-42

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