Che Qian Zi (Yan Zhi)

Che Qian Zi (Yan Zhi)


  • Chineese Name: 车前子
  • Pin Yin Name: Che Qian Zi (Yan Zhi)
  • Latin Name: Semen Plantaginis
  • Natures: Cold
  • Taste: slightly Salty, Sweet
  • Chanels Entered: Lung, Kidney, Liver
Water-Eliminating and Diuresis-Favoring Medicinals (Li Shui Shen Shi Yao)
from 5 to 10
Che Qian Zi (Yan Zhi): this preparation reinforces Water and Dampness eliminating action, especially in cases of Spleen and Kidney Yang Vacuity
Clarifies Heat
Favors Water elimination (diuresis)
Treats Lin Syndrome (strangury)
Clarifies and unblocks Damp-Heat
Stops diarrhea
Disperses swellings (edemas)
Clarifies the Liver
Clarifies the eyes
Supplements the Kidney