XIAN HE CAO 仙鶴草 “Immortal Crane Herb”
CO2 extracted Agrimoniae Herba, Agrimonia pilosa

Agrimonia pilosa grows widely throughout temperate regions of China on hillsides, grasslands, forest and field edges and is commonly harvested from the wild. It is a hardy, adaptable plant tolerating a wide range of moisture conditions. The entire aerial part (stems, leaves, and small yellow flowers) is collected for medicinal use, harvested during the flowering period in summer to early autumn when medicinal potency is highest and then dried in the sun.

Aromatically, Xian He Cao essential oil first hits the nose with a grassy, earthy aroma but then quickly brings a sharp bitterness to the back of the throat which descends down the esophagus and larynx through the chest and diaphragm into the gut. The oil is dark green, almost black and opaque. Extracted by CO2, it has a rich, pourable consistency. 

The bitter nature of this herb accounts for both its astringent and detoxifying properties, although it is neutral in temperature and is not at all harsh. In fact Xian He Cao tonifies the Qi and Blood to support recovery in chronic deficiency conditions while it clears heat, stops bleeding, reduces swelling and kills various infections and parasites.

Xian He Cao essential oil may be applied by practitioners to control excessive bleeding of various etiologies. Consider combining with essential oils of Ce Bai Ye (Platycladi) and Wu Wei Zi (Schisandra). These may be diluted with Witch Hazel and applied over affected areas and on appropriate acupuncture points such as Xi Cleft points.

If there are signs of Qi and Blood insufficiency, Xian He Cao will add a binding, stabilizing dimension to other tonifying essential oils such as Ren Shen (Ginseng), Huang Qi (Astragalus), or Bai Zhu (Atractylodes) for Qi, and Gou Qi Zi (Lyceum Berry), Dang Gui (Angelica sinensis), or Carrot Seed for blood. Combining 10% essential oils with Ling Zhi Spore or Gou Qi Zi nutritional oil will make a highly nutritious and strengthening daily tonic.

Xian He Cao essential oil may be made into a paste or compress to treat sores, swellings, hemorrhoids, breast nodules and abscesses. Practitioners may consider combining with Pu Gong Ying (Taraxaci).

Note: Middle

TCM Category: Stop Bleeding

Channels Entered: Lung, Liver, Spleen

Major Chemical Components: Monoterpenes, Methyl myrtenate, Limonene

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