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Prunella vulgaris spike
This herb is NOT recommended during pregnancy due to potential risks to the developing fetus.
This herb is NOT recommended while breastfeeding as effects on infants are unknown.
Consult your healthcare provider before use.
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.
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. Key active compounds include rosmarinic acid, ursolic acid, tannins.
rosmarinic acid, along with ursolic acid and tannins, are the primary bioactive compounds in Xia Ku Cao. These compounds modulates NF-κB and COX-2 inflammatory pathways, disrupts microbial cell membranes and inhibits pathogen growth.
Antiviral
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Anti-inflammatory
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Hypotensive
Antitumor research
Liver fire with eye conditions in TCM
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Thyroid enlargement and goiter
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Lymph node swellings
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Used in TCM formulas for liver heat affecting eyes
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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