Properties: Pungent, bitter and warm
Meridans Entered:
Primary: Heart, Liver and Spleen
Traditional Actions/Indications:
- Opens the Orifices, resolves Phlegm and awakens the Spirit
Wind-Stroke and Phlegm Collapse or Qi Stagnation with sudden collapse, delirium or coma and a stifling sensation and focal distention in the chest and abdomen due to Phlegm Obstructing the Orifices
- Invigorates the Blood, promotes the movement of Qi and alleviates pain
Chest and abdominal pain due to Qi and Blood Stagnation
- Promotes the movement of Qi and Blood, unblocks the channels and collaterals and alleviates pain
Wind-Cold-Damp Bi with muscle aches, joint pain and difficulty moving
Suggested Daily Dosage: 0.3-1g in powder or pills internally.
Cautions: Prohibited to yin deficiency with effulgent fire.
Appears in 2 formulae listed on this site: (click to display)
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Reference Notes:
Individual herb information has sourced mainly from TCM Wiki and American Dragon for basic data and then updated manually with my own notes. Zhou, Xie and Yan (2011): Encyclopedia of Traditional Chinese Medicines, Vol. 5, has been used for entries not available from those sources with additional material searched for and filled in where available. Western herbs not appearing in the Chinese literature have used Ross (2010): Combining Western Herbs and Chinese Medicine: A Clinical Materia Medica, White Rabbit Institute of Healing and therapeutika.ch. Choices of which source to use or combine have been my own.
These pages are intended to assist clinicians and are not intended for self-diagnosis or treatment for which a qualified professional should be consulted. Actions and indications are taken from traditional uses and do not necessarily reflect the evidence base which should be researched independently. Dosages are for guidance only and will vary dependening on the potency of the batch and the tolerance of the individual so should be evaluated by a professional based on individual needs.
