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The dried whole plant of Centipeda minima (Asteraceae). Warm and pungent, entering the Lung channel. Opens the nasal passages and disperses wind-cold; can be taken internally or ground into powder and insufflated to induce sneezing, a traditional folk remedy for nasal obstruction and sinusitis.
Reference range for non-pregnant adults. Not a personalized prescription. Pregnancy, lactation, and pediatric use require specialist supervision.
Protective guidance only — when to avoid or use with caution. This block deliberately omits pregnancy, lactation, and pediatric dosing: any such use must be managed by a qualified TCM practitioner or appropriate specialist.
（时珍曰）石胡荽，上通于脑顶，解毒，通鼻气，乃通鼻窍之要药。
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author = {{Bencaodian Editorial}},
title = {É Bù Shí Cǎo 鹅不食草 (Small Centipeda Herb) — Centipedae Herba},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {Bencao Dian: A Bilingual Knowledge Graph of Traditional Chinese Medicine},
url = {https://bencaodian.org/en/herbs/e-bu-shi-cao},
urldate = {2026-04-17},
note = {CC BY-SA 4.0}
}© Bencaodian Editorial · Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
鹅不食草挥发油和倍半萜内酯具通鼻窍、抗炎、抗过敏、平喘作用。
E Bu Shi Cao's volatile oil and sesquiterpene lactones have nasal-decongestant, anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, and bronchodilator effects.
鹅不食草辛温，通鼻塞，化痰止咳，外用治疮。
Acrid-warm; unblocks nasal congestion, transforms phlegm, and is used topically for sores.
This section is provided for academic reference only and does not constitute medical advice.