车前草 / Che Qian Cao

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Attribute	Che Qian Cao (车前草) / Plantain Herb
Chinese	车前草
Pinyin	chē qián cǎo
Common name	Plantain herb (Plantago asiatica leaf)
Latin name	Plantaginis Herba
Family	Plantaginaceae
Species	Plantago asiatica L.
Part used	Aerial parts (dried leaf and stem)
Original text reference	Shén Nóng Běn Cǎo Jīng (神农本草经)
Flavors	Sweet (甘 Gān), Neutral (平 Píng)
Nature	Cool (凉 Liáng)
Meridians entered	Liver (肝 Gān), Lung (肺 Fèi), Bladder (膀胱 Páng Guāng)
Dosage	6–15 g (decocted)
Weight	500 g / 包
Precautions	– Use with caution in cases of diuresis from deficiency– Avoid excessive dosing in cold-spleen patterns
Actions & Indications	– Promotes Urination & Clears Heat: urinary difficulty, edema– Clears Liver Fire & Brightens Eyes: red, swollen eyes– Expels Damp-Heat in Lower Burner: leukorrhea