Properties: Bitter, pungent, warm
Meridans Entered:
Primary: Liver and Kidney
Traditional Actions/Indications:
- Dispels Wind, dries Dampness and stops pain
Wind-Damp Bi with joint pain and soreness (primarily when Dampness or Cold predominate) Wind-Cold
BiTraumatic injury
- Strengthens tendons and muscles and opens the channels
Wei Syndrome
Suggested Daily Dosage: 10-15g in decoction.
Cautions: It should be used cautiously in patients with yin deficiency and blood dryness.
Notable Constituents:
- α-Pinene
Pinene responsible for the smell of pines and possibly some of the antidepressant effects of forest bathing.
Appears in 4 formulae listed on this site: (click to display)
Research Links & References: (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.
