All-Grass of Acaulescent Pegaeophyton
- Chinese
- 高山辣根菜
- Pinyin
- Gao Shan La Gen Cai
- Latin
- Herba Pegaeophyti Scapiflorae
Known in TCM as Gao Shan La Gen Cai (高山辣根菜), this bitter, cold herb enters the Lung. Traditionally, it clears Lung Heat, most often applied for pneumonia and common cold. Modern research has identified Flavonoids among its active constituents.
Part used: Whole herb
Also Known As
Latin: Herba Pegaeophyti Scapiflorae | Pinyin: Gao Shan La Gen Cai | Chinese: 高山辣根菜
TCM Properties
- Taste
- bitter
- Temperature
- cold
- Channels
- Lung
Traditional Use
Primary Actions
- Clears Lung Heat … used for pneumonia, cough with fever, respiratory tract infections, and common cold with heat signs
- Relieves toxicity … used for febrile infections and toxic heat patterns in the upper burner
Secondary Actions
- Clears heat from the respiratory tract to reduce fever and relieve cough with yellow phlegm
Classical References
- Dumu Materia Medica (Tibetan regional pharmacopoeia) … documents Gao Shan La Gen Cai for clearing heat from the Lungs and treating respiratory disorders
Modern Research
Active Compounds
- Flavonoids … identified by phytochemical investigation as primary secondary metabolites; antioxidant and anti-inflammatory
- Glucosinolates … characteristic Brassicaceae family compounds; potential antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activity
- Phenolic acids … antioxidant fraction identified in metabolomic profiling
Studied Effects
- Lung-protective … network pharmacology and transcriptomics analysis demonstrates mechanistic basis for alleviating LPS-induced acute lung injury; anti-inflammatory targets identified
- Antimicrobial and antiviral … consistent with clinical use for pneumonia and respiratory infections; formal mechanistic studies ongoing
Safety & Interactions
Contraindications
- Cold-type respiratory conditions … cold nature is contraindicated for Lung cold or wind-cold cough without heat signs
Cautions
- Sparsely documented in international literature … English-language clinical safety data is limited; herb is regionally used in Tibetan and high-altitude Chinese medicine
- MSK page not found … drug interaction data not available from Memorial Sloan Kettering integrative medicine database
Conditions
- Pneumonia Traditional ★★★☆☆ JSON
- Common Cold Traditional ★★★☆☆ JSON
Frequently Asked Questions
What is All-Grass of Acaulescent Pegaeophyton used for?
All-Grass of Acaulescent Pegaeophyton is traditionally used to Clears Lung Heat … used for pneumonia, cough with fever, respiratory tract infections, and common cold with heat signs, Relieves toxicity … used for febrile infections and toxic heat patterns in the upper burner. Research has investigated its effects on: Lung-protective … network pharmacology and transcriptomics analysis demonstrates mechanistic basis for alleviating LPS-induced acute lung injury; anti-inflammatory targets identified; Antimicrobial and antiviral … consistent with clinical use for pneumonia and respiratory infections; formal mechanistic studies ongoing.
What are other names for All-Grass of Acaulescent Pegaeophyton?
All-Grass of Acaulescent Pegaeophyton is also known as Pegaeophyti. In TCM: 高山辣根菜 (Gao Shan La Gen Cai); Herba Pegaeophyti Scapiflorae.
Is All-Grass of Acaulescent Pegaeophyton safe during pregnancy?
The safety of All-Grass of Acaulescent Pegaeophyton during pregnancy has not been established. Consult a qualified healthcare provider before use.
What are the contraindications for All-Grass of Acaulescent Pegaeophyton?
All-Grass of Acaulescent Pegaeophyton should not be used in: Cold-type respiratory conditions … cold nature is contraindicated for Lung cold or wind-cold cough without heat signs. Consult a qualified practitioner before use.