Properties: Bitter, pungent, mild
Meridans Entered:
Primary: Liver
Traditional Actions/Indications:
- Dispels Wind-Dampness and unblocks the channels and collaterals
Wind-Damp Bi, especially for soreness and pain in the lower back and knees or spasms of the extremities
- Promotes urination and reduces oedema
Superficial oedema due to Dampness
- Treats itching skin lesions and kills parasites
Topically for scabies and other skin lesions
- Treats toothache due to dental caries
Used as a gargle
Suggested Daily Dosage: 5-15g in decoction.
Appears in 3 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.
