Properties: Bitter, cold
Meridans Entered:
Primary: Stomach and Liver
Traditional Actions/Indications:
- Dispels Wind and drains Dampness
Wind-Damp Bi, arthritis
- Promotes urination
Difficult urination, white turbid urine
- Resolves Toxicity and reduces swelling
Wind Swelling, clove sores, rashes, doop-rooted boils
Tooth decay, swollen gums
Suggested Daily Dosage: 15-30g in decoction.
Cautions: Avoid in those with sensitivity to aspirin, gastrointestinal problems or on blood thinning medications or clotting disorders.
Notable Constituents:
- Salicin
Anti-inflammatory compound that is the basis for aspirin.
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, 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.
