Individual Herbs Notebook

/ Gang Mei Gen / Wan Dian Jin

Pharmaceutical: Radix Ilicis asprellae
Taxonomy: Ilex asprella

Other names: Chinese Holly Root

Category: Herbs that Regulate Qi



Properties: Bland, Cool

Meridans Entered:
Primary: Lung


Traditional Actions/Indications:
  1. Regulates and Tonifies Lung Qi
    Chest obstruction, labored breathing
    Chest congestion with feeble cough, low voice, fatigue
    Lung infection
  2. Clears Heat and eliminates Toxins
    breast abscess
  3. Regulates Qi and promotes diuresis
    Gout
    Oedema

Suggested Daily Dosage: 3-15g in decoction.


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