Properties: Very Pungent, Hot
Meridans Entered:
Primary: Lung, Spleen, Large Intestine
Traditional Actions/Indications:
- Releases the Exterior and Dispels Wind-Cold and Damp
Chills and fevers, especially when chill is prominent
Cough with white Cold Phlegm
Can also be used to clear Summer Heat due to its strong dispersing qualities
Wind-Damp Bi
- Warms and Fortifies the Spleen
Loose stool, no appetite
Anemia (tonifies the Blood by fortifying the Spleen)
- Promotes Urination
Cardiac Oedema
Lymphatic obstruction
Kidney stones
Retained placenta
- Resolves Toxicity and Expels Parasites
Wounds
Skin blemishes
Poisoning (mushrooms, food or herbs)
Intestinal parasites
Suggested Daily Dosage: Up to 20g/day of fresh root taken internally. Preparations with 2% mustard oil are applied externally.
Cautions: Acute Heat conditions and long term use due to its hot and dispersing nature.
Notes:
Information taken from White Rabbit Institute and Drugs.com.
Does not appear in any formulae listed on this site
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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, and A+ Medical Encyclopaedia have 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.
