Properties: Pungent, neutral, bitter, slightly toxic
Meridans Entered:
Primary: Liver and Kidney
Traditional Actions/Indications:
- Dispel Wind-Dampness, dredges the channels and alleviates itching
Wind-Damp Bi Syndrome
Head Wind headaches, migraines
Wind papules (rubella)
- Tonifies the Liver and Kidneys to strengthens the Sinews and Bones
Sore and weak legs and knees, vacuity lumbar pain
Impotence with seminal emission
Suggested Daily Dosage: 4.5-9g in decoction.
Cautions: It is contraindicated in case of yin deficiency with effulgent fire due to its pungent, dispersing nature.
Appears in 4 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.
