Jing Jie, also known as Schizonepetae Herba or Schizonepeta, is an acrid and slightly warm herb used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to release the exterior, expel wind, and alleviate itching. It is effective in both wind-cold and wind-heat conditions and is particularly valued for its ability to promote sweating without being overly drying. Jing Jie is also used for skin eruptions and itching due to wind, and for assisting in the early stages of measles or rashes.
Functies en voordelen
Maakt de buitenkant vrij & verdrijft de wind
Jing Jie is commonly used for the early stages of common cold or flu, especially when symptoms include fever, chills, headache, and the absence or presence of slight sweating. It is suitable for both wind-cold and wind-heat conditions depending on herbal combinations.
Alleviates Itching & Vents Rashes
This herb is frequently used to treat itching, hives, and eruptions such as measles or urticaria caused by wind in the skin. Jing Jie helps vent rashes and hastens their resolution in febrile or allergic conditions.
Stops Bleeding (Charred)
When charred, Jing Jie enters the blood level and is used to stop bleeding, especially for conditions like metrorrhagia, epistaxis, and blood in the stool. It is used in combination with cooling or astringent herbs when bleeding is caused by heat.
Balances Exterior Herbs in Formulas
Jing Jie often serves as a harmonizing herb in exterior-releasing formulas, balancing other diaphoretics and supporting the gentle dispersion of pathogens without causing excess fluid loss.
Indicaties
Early-stage colds or flu with chills, fever, or headache.
Measles, urticaria, or skin rashes due to wind-heat or wind-cold.
Itching, eczema, or allergic skin conditions.
Bleeding due to heat in the blood, including nosebleeds or uterine bleeding (charred form).
Used in pediatric and adult formulas for febrile illnesses with rash.
Diagnose van tong en pols in TCM
Tongue: Normal or slightly red with thin white or yellow coating, depending on pattern.
Pulse: Floating and moderate or rapid, indicating surface-level wind invasion.
Common TCM Patterns Treated by Jing Jie
Jing Jie treats Wind-Cold or Wind-Heat Exterior Syndrome, Wind in the Skin causing itching or rashes, and Heat in the Blood with bleeding (charred form). These patterns often include fever, chills, rash, itching, or bleeding with external signs.
Voorzorgsmaatregelen en contra-indicaties
Not suitable for fully erupted measles or rashes that have already vented completely.
Avoid in cases of spontaneous sweating from Qi or Yin Deficiency.
Not appropriate in absence of wind or exterior pattern.
Charred form should be used with caution in weak or cold-type bleeding.
Conclusie
Jing Jie is a versatile, acrid herb used to treat wind-related conditions on the surface of the body. It is particularly effective in early-stage colds, rashes, and itching disorders. Whether used fresh for expelling wind or charred for stopping bleeding, Jing Jie is a valuable and balanced herb for releasing the exterior and harmonizing the surface.
