- Region
- Asia
- Origin
- Tropical Asia and Africa
- Traditions
- Chinese medical traditions
Asia · Herb · № 648
Celosia argentea
Herb · Asia
Celosia seed (qing xiang zi)
Celosia argentea
Traditionally attributed effects: cools the liver, reduces liver inflammation and helps with high blood pressure and the eye complaints related to it.
Safety notes
According to tradition not with glaucoma or dilated pupils. Always have high blood pressure treated medically. Traditional use is no proof of effectiveness; if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or have a medical condition, consult a doctor or pharmacist.
Cautions by tradition (1)
- Chinese food therapy: Not with glaucoma.
Preparation
Seed, steeped in a herb bag as a broth; the leaf is eaten as a vegetable in West Africa (Lagos spinach).
Use in traditions
The seed (qing xiang zi) is a Chinese remedy for liver and eyes.
Applications
Use by tradition
How different herbal traditions describe this herb. Amounts are traditional guidelines checked for obvious errors; they are not medical advice. For poisonous plants no dosage is given on purpose.
Chinese food therapy
Attributed effects
With fish and seaweed, which provide minerals for blood pressure, a dish to keep blood pressure in balance, spare the liver and support eyesight.
Caution: Not with glaucoma.