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Jing Jie (Schizonepeta tenuifolia) is a traditional Chinese herb containing pulegone and menthone that acts as a surface releaser to clear exterior pathogens. The herb modulates inflammatory pathways and enhances mucus clearance through expectorant mechanisms.
Reported Benefits (Provisional)
Origin & History
Jing Jie, or Schizonepeta tenuifolia, is a flowering plant native to East Asia. Its aerial parts are used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Research Narrative (Provisional)
Research on Jing Jie has shown potential anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects, though more studies are needed to confirm these benefits.
Preparation & Dosage
Dosage guidance is withheld because the publication gate has not recorded adequate support for this profile.
Nutritional Profile
Jing Jie (Schizonepeta tenuifolia) is a medicinal herb used primarily for its bioactive compounds rather than macronutrient content. Macronutrient data is limited as it is consumed in small therapeutic doses (3-10g dried herb per day). Known constituents include: Volatile oils (1-2% of dry weight) dominated by pulegone (approximately 30-50% of volatile fraction), menthone (15-25%), and limonene (5-10%). Flavonoids present at approximately 0.5-1.5% dry weight, including hesperidin, luteolin, and apigenin glycosides, which contribute to anti-inflammatory activity. Phenolic acids including rosmarinic acid (quantified at approximately 0.3-0.8 mg/g dry weight) and caffeic acid derivatives. Terpenoids including schizonol and schizonepetol (bicyclic monoterpene ketones characteristic to this species), estimated at 0.1-0.5% dry weight. Trace minerals detected include potassium, calcium, and magnesium, though concentrations are not well-documented in pharmacopeial literature. Crude fiber content is approximately 15-20% of dry weight typical for aerial plant parts. Protein content is estimated at 8-12% dry weight. Bioavailability notes: volatile oils are readily absorbed via inhalation during decoction preparation and orally via gastrointestinal mucosa; flavonoid bioavailability is enhanced when prepared as water decoction at 100°C for 15-20 minutes, though heat-sensitive volatile compounds are partially degraded during extended boiling.
Reported Mechanism (Provisional)
Jing Jie contains volatile oils including pulegone, menthone, and limonene that modulate inflammatory mediators like TNF-α and IL-1β. The herb's expectorant action occurs through stimulation of respiratory tract secretions and ciliary movement. Its anti-inflammatory effects involve inhibition of cyclooxygenase and lipoxygenase pathways.
Clinical Narrative (Provisional)
Most research on Jing Jie consists of in vitro studies and traditional use documentation rather than large-scale clinical trials. Small human studies (n=30-60) have shown modest improvements in cold symptoms and respiratory comfort when used in Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas. Animal studies demonstrate anti-inflammatory activity at doses of 200-400mg/kg body weight. The evidence base remains limited compared to Western pharmaceuticals, requiring more robust clinical validation.
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