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Prunella vulgaris spike
The dried flower spikes of self-heal used in TCM to clear liver fire and dissipate phlegm nodules — important for thyroid and lymph node conditions.
Xia Ku Cao (Prunella vulgaris spike) is a traditional Chinese herb used to clear liver fire and dissipate phlegm nodules, commonly applied for thyroid enlargement, lymph node swellings, and eye inflammation. Its key active compounds include rosmarinic acid, ursolic acid, and betulinic acid, which contribute to its anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and hypotensive properties. Modern research supports its use in hypertension, viral infections, and as an adjunct in cancer therapy, though evidence remains limited.
Rosmarinic acid and ursolic acid inhibit NF-κB and COX-2 pathways, reducing pro-inflammatory cytokines. Betulinic acid induces apoptosis in cancer cells via mitochondrial pathway activation. The herb's hypotensive effect is mediated through ACE inhibition and calcium channel blockade, while antiviral activity involves interference with viral replication and neuraminidase inhibition. Saponins and tannins contribute to immune modulation and astringent effects.
The dried flower spikes of self-heal used in TCM to clear liver fire and dissipate phlegm nodules — important for thyroid and lymph node conditions.
Xia Ku Cao (Prunella vulgaris spike) is a traditional Chinese herb used to clear liver fire and dissipate phlegm nodules, commonly applied for thyroid enlargement, lymph node swellings, and eye inflammation. Its key active compounds include rosmarinic acid, ursolic acid, and betulinic acid, which contribute to its anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and hypotensive properties. Modern research supports its use in hypertension, viral infections, and as an adjunct in cancer therapy, though evidence remains limited.
Rosmarinic acid and ursolic acid inhibit NF-κB and COX-2 pathways, reducing pro-inflammatory cytokines. Betulinic acid induces apoptosis in cancer cells via mitochondrial pathway activation. The herb's hypotensive effect is mediated through ACE inhibition and calcium channel blockade, while antiviral activity involves interference with viral replication and neuraminidase inhibition. Saponins and tannins contribute to immune modulation and astringent effects.