Xian He Cao (仙鹤草) — Agrimony
Xian He Cao — Agrimony — is a neutral, broad-application Chinese haemostatic herb for any type of bleeding — cold or hot, deficient or excess. Its safety and versatility make it a first-choice bleeding herb where the TCM pattern is not clear-cut.
On this page
- Overview
- Properties
- Actions and indications
- Dosage
- Cautions and incompatibilities
- Key formulas
- Treatment at my clinic
1. Overview
Xian He Cao (仙鹤草) — Agrimony (Agrimonia pilosa) — is a Chinese herb in the Stop Bleeding category. I prescribe it as part of bespoke pharmaceutical-grade granule formulas from Sun Ten in Taiwan at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire and via online herbal consultations.
2. Properties
| Pinyin name | Xian He Cao |
|---|---|
| Chinese characters | 仙鹤草 |
| Latin name | Agrimonia pilosa |
| English name | Agrimony |
| Nature | Neutral |
| Flavour | Bitter, astringent |
| Channels entered | Lung, Liver, Spleen |
| Category | Stop Bleeding |
3. Actions and indications
Principal actions
- Restrains Blood and stops bleeding
- Kills parasites (traditional)
- Stops diarrhoea (chronic)
Indications
- Any acute or chronic bleeding regardless of pattern
- Chronic diarrhoea and dysentery
- Fatigue with mild bleeding tendency
- Parasitic infections (adjunct)
4. Dosage
6–12g
5. Cautions and incompatibilities
- Any significant bleeding requires conventional assessment
- No major contraindications
6. Key formulas
Xian He Cao is used in a range of bespoke prescriptions rather than a fixed classical formula in modern practice. Consult a qualified TCM herbalist for individual prescription.
7. Treatment at my clinic
I prescribe Xian He Cao where its indications and TCM pattern match the patient’s presentation, always as part of a tailored formula. Return to the Chinese herbs directory or the Chinese herbal medicine main page.
