
Common Lantana Leaf
五色梅
Exterior-Releasing (Diaphoretic) Herbs

Jia Su, Jia Jing Jie, Shan Huo Xiang, Xiao Jing Jie, Camphor Grass
Slightly Warm; Pungent
Contains volatile oils (nepetalic acid, nepetalactone, β-caryophyllene, nepetalic anhydride); leaves contain caffeoyl derivatives, nepetalactone glycosides and alkaloids
Mild antipyretic; antibacterial against multiple pathogens; analgesic and anti-inflammatory; carbonized form has hemostatic effect
Contraindicated in spontaneous sweating due to exterior deficiency or yin-deficiency headache. Use raw for rash/sores; carbonized form for bleeding
NOTE: THE INFORMATION PROVIDE IS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES
ONLY AND IS NOT INTENDED AS MEDICAL ADVICE.