Cypress leaf (Taxus chinensis)

柏树叶bǎi shù yèBaishuye

Taxus chinensis · Plant

Taxus chinensis
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Indications

Cautions

All parts except red aril contain toxic taxine alkaloids; potentially fatal; avoid all internal use; avoid during pregnancy.

Indications

What AcuiQ’s herb catalogue lists Cypress leaf for. The list carries no source and is an index, not a prescription.

Blood DysenteryBlood EjectionClose Sores & Engender FleshHemorrhoidsKnife WoundLaiPoisonous Snake BiteScalds

TCM actions

What the catalogue says Cypress leaf does in the terms of Chinese medicine theory. These describe the herb, not a condition.

Cool Blood & Stanch Bleeding