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Di Yu (地榆), the root of Sanguisorba, cools the blood and stops bleeding, with a particular action on the lower burner (bloody stool, haemorrhoids, uterine bleeding), and is applied topically for burns and weeping sores.
Latin / Pharmaceutical Name
Sanguisorba officinalis (Radix Sanguisorbae)
Common English Name
Sanguisorba root
Taste
Bitter, sour
Temperature
Slightly cold
Channels Entered
Liver, Stomach, Large Intestine
Actions & Functions
- Cools the blood and stops bleeding (especially of the lower body)
- Reduces swelling and promotes healing (burns, sores) topically
Indications
Bloody stool and haemorrhoidal bleeding, bloody dysentery and uterine bleeding from heat; and burns and weeping skin lesions (topical).
Dosage
9-15 g in decoction; external use as needed.
Common Combinations
With Huai Hua for bloody stool and haemorrhoids.
Cautions & Contraindications
Avoid in bleeding from cold/deficiency and in large topical burns (absorption).