Individual Herbs Notebook

Hei Shen

Translation: Black Ginseng

Pharmaceutical: Radix Pedicularitis
Taxonomy: Pedicularis davidii seu decora seu dunniana

Other names: Pedicularis root

Category: Herbs that Tonify Yin



Properties: Sweet, slightly bitter, neutral, slightly toxic

Meridans Entered:
Primary: None given


Traditional Actions/Indications:
  1. Replenishes Qi and nourishes Yin
    Physical weakness after illness
    Hot flashes
  2. Alleviates pain
    Joint pain

Suggested Daily Dosage: 6-9g in decoction.


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