Da+Ji+(Large+Thistle)

[[image:thistle.jpg width="223" height="319" align="right"]]Da Ji (Large Thistle)
Category: Herbs that Stop Bleeding (by cooling blood) Nature : Cool Flavors: Sweet, **Bitter** Channels: HT, LR

Functions: Cool Blood & Stop Bleeding; Clean toxins to treat boils Indications: 1. Epistaxis, hematemesis, hemoptysis & uterine bleeding due to heat in the Blood **[vomiting/coughing up blood]** 2. **Carbuncles and boils** due to heat & toxin **[reduces swelling, skin sores]**

Dosage: 10-15g., 30-60g. if fresh

Contra: N/A