Ji Xue Cao

Ji Xue Cao written in Chinese

Pinyin Name: Ji Xue Cao

English Name: Centella Asiatica

Other Names: Ben Ko Wan, Gotu Kola, Indian Navelwort, Indian Pennywort

Tastes: Bitter, Acrid

Origin: India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Malaysia, China

Ji Xue Cao is a Chinese herb native to India. It is used as traditional medicine in many Asian and African countries. It covers meridians of bladder, spleen and stomach. Ji Xue Cao can support gastrointestinal health, help to clear heat and relieve toxicity.

Benefits of Ji Xue Cao include:

Clear heat and promote diuresis.
Resolve swelling.
Remove toxicity.

Common herbs used in traditional Chinese medicine

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