$6.95 USA Shipping • 90-Day Hassle-Free Returns

Home » Han Lian Cao – Eclipta – Herba Ecliptae

Han Lian Cao – Eclipta – Herba Ecliptae

Showing all 3 results

Han Lian Cao

English Name: eclipta

Pharmaceutical Name: Herba Ecliptae

Medica Category: Yin-Tonifying Herbs

Properties: Han Lian Cao enters the Liver and Kidney channels; it is sweet and sour in nature and cold in temperature.

What is Han Lian Cao?:

The Chinese Herb Han Lian Cao is the dried, aerial parts of eclipta (Eclipta prostrata L.), a hardy, shrubby-type plant that thrives in boggy, wet soils around the world. It grows to approximately 2 ft. tall with a thin, wooden stem, dark green leaves, and small white flowers resembling daisies (hence the common moniker “false daisy” for this herb). The fresh herb can be juiced and taken orally, made into a topical paste (better to clear heat and cool blood in this form), or these aerial parts can be dried and taken in pill or powder form.

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Therapeutic Actions of Han Lian Cao:

Han Lian Cao nourishes Liver yin and tonifies the Kidney (both tonifying yin and supplementing jing (essence) and marrow) to address common presentations such as blurred vision, dizziness, vertigo, soreness of the lower back and knees, and prematurely graying hair.

Han Lian Cao (fresh herb) clears blood heat to address various forms of bleeding such as hemoptysis, epistaxis, uterine bleeding, hematuria, hematochezia, and subcutaneous bleeding or purpura. The juice of fresh herb can made into a paste to address external bleeding due to trauma (the powdered form will work for this application too).

–safety/clinical notes:

Use with caution for Spleen and Kidney deficiencies, or with persons with diarrhea (from cold in the middle).

Use with caution in persons with food stagnation caused by Spleen qi deficiency.

Articles Related To Tag: Han Lian Cao – Eclipta – Herba Ecliptae

  • The Best Chinese Herbs for Stress Relief

    According to the American Institute of Stress, 94% of Americans claim to experience chronic stress. Can Chinese herbs for stress help with this overwhelming epidemic? From work deadlines to family commitments to financial challenges, stress seeps into our daily lives from all angles. While triggers can span from mild issues like your traffic-heavy commute to…

  • The Best Chinese Herbs for Dental and Oral Health 

    Oral health is not just about keeping your pearly whites sparkling; your mouth is a gateway to the health of your whole body! But when was the last time you focused on improving your oral health? Beyond daily brushing and flossing, there are many ways to heal your mouth – including Chinese herbs for oral…

  • 15 Herbal Formulas to Conquer Spring Allergy Symptoms

    Winter’s chill is fading, allowing Spring to burst through with new life. Unfortunately for many people, this change in seasons also signals the start of sniffling noses, congested chests, itching eyes, and relentless coughs. It’s allergy season. As we embrace the beauty of the spring season (with tissues in hand), it’s also time to explore…

  • The Best Chinese Herbs for Hay Fever

    Have you ever found yourself sniffling and sneezing with watery eyes as the flowers begin to bloom and the trees regain their leaves? If so, you’re likely one of the many experiencing the seasonal affliction known as hay fever. Hay fever (also known as seasonal allergies or allergic rhinitis) affects over a quarter of all…

  • The Best Chinese Herbs for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

    Stomach cramps, bloating, diarrhea, oh my! These may sound like the symptoms of a stomach bug, but for the 45 million Americans who struggle with IBS, they are a common part of daily life. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is more than just occasional digestive discomfort. It is a chronic condition that can significantly impact your…