Cang+Er+Zi+(Xanthium)

**[[image:Cang_Er_Zi.jpg width="255" height="323" align="right"]]Cang Er Zi** (Xanthium) [“Deep Green Ear Seeds”]
Category: Acrid Warm Herbs to Release the Exterior Nature: warm, **slightly toxic** Flavor: acrid & bitter Channels: LU

Functions: eliminate wind and dampness, **open nose and stop pain** Ind: 1. **Sinusitis w/ headache**, nasal congestion & discharge of the nose due to attack of wind-cold w/ damp 2. Bi syndrome due to attack of wind-damp

Dose 3 -10g. Contra: headache due to blood def. Overdose may cause intoxication w/ nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and/or abdominal pain

Comments: also categorized in “dispel wind-dampness”
 * may be combined w/ Bai Zhi**