Name
Hei Zhong Cao Zi (Semen Nigellae)
Property
Sweet, pungent, warm; spleen, lung and heart meridians entered.
Actions
Activate blood and stimulate the menstrual flow, promote diuresis and remove calculus, tonify the kidney and brain.
Indications
Edema, Amenorrhea, abnormal menstruation, dizziness, scabies, cough and dyspnea, leucoderma, lithangiuria, hypogalactia, early white beard and hair.
Dosage and administration
Decoct 6~15 g. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying.
Cautions
It is contraindicated to pregnant women and people with heat disease.