Thlaspi
| Pinyin: Bai Jiang Cao | Latin: Thlaspi arvense |
Description:The Thlaspi plant is 4 to 24 inches in height, and usually branching in the upper portions only. Its stems are without hairs and the leaves usually fall off the stems as the plants reach maturity.
The individual flowers are very small (4-6 mm) and occur in clusters at the ends of the 'bottle-brush' stems. Flowers consist of 4 white petals and 4 green sepals.
Information:
Family:
Apiaceae
Apiaceae
Organ Meridian Systems:
Liver, Spleen
Liver, Spleen
Properties:
Bitter, Sweet, Slightly Cold
Bitter, Sweet, Slightly Cold
Traditional Medicinal Uses:
Traditional use is to relieve toxicity, harmonize and strengthen the Spleen and Stomach, benefits the Liver and brightens th4e eyes.
Commonly used for vaginal discharge, as well as nephritis, pelvic inflammatory disease, and inflammation of the inner lining of the uterus. It is also said to reduce abdominal pain, diarrhea and indigestion.
