Properties: Bitter, neutral
Meridans Entered:
Primary: Liver and Lung
Traditional Actions/Indications:
- Dispels Wind and eliminates Dampness
Wind-Damp Bi with numbness of the flesh and skin and difficulty flexing and extending the joints
Commonly used for Hot Bi
- Invigorates the Blood, unblocks the collaterals and relaxes the sinews
Blood Stasis due to trauma
Chest Bi
Heart Qi and Blood Stagnation
- Transforms Phlegm and alleviates cough
Lung Heat coughs
Suggested Daily Dosage: 6-9g in decoction, or up to 30-45g fresh soaked in wine.
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.
