Jicaizi: The Medicinal Herb for Vision and Digestive Health

February 10, 2024

 

Jicaizi, also known as Jishi, Cha, Jishuganshi, etc., is a medicinal herb. It was first mentioned in the book "Qian Jin Yao Fang" and refers to the seeds of the cruciferous plant jicai. Also known as Jishi, Cha, Jishuganshi, Jizi.

  

  

  【Benefits and Uses of Jicaizi】

  

  Benefits of Jicaizi

  

  Dispels wind and improves vision. It is used for eye pain, green blindness, and opacity.

  

  Uses of Jicaizi

  

  Treats jaundice: Take one to two liang of Jicaizi and one to two liang of Daqing root or leaves. Decoction and take orally. (From "Hunan Materia Medica")

 

  【Various Opinions on Jicaizi】

  

  1. "Wu Pu Ben Cao": Treats abdominal distension.

  

  2. "Bie Lu": Improves vision, treats eye pain.

  

  3. "Yao Xing Lun": Treats green blindness, replenishes deficiencies of the five organs.

  

  4. "Shi Xing Ben Cao": Clears blockages, dispels wind and toxins, improves vision, and removes opacity. Prolonged consumption improves visual acuity.

 

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