Da Ji

Cirsii Japonici Herba seu Radix

Japanese Thistle Properties: SWEET - COOL
Dosage: 4.5-15g. Fresh Herb= 30-60g.
Meridian: LIVER, SPLEEN

-cools blood, stop bleeding due to reckless movement of hot blood -reduce swelling, generates flesh
–topically for carbuncles/sores

Reference
Benskey & Gamble 1986, Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica, Seattle Washington, Eastland Press