Chou Wu Tong (Glorybower Leaf, Hariy Clerondendron), Folium Clerodendri Trichotomi

"The Liver houses the Ethereal Soul"

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Latin Name Notes

Herb 4 of 21 in Herbs that Dispel Wind-Dampness

Chou Wu Tong (Folium Clerodendri Trichotomi)

Channels:

LIV

Properties:

Spicy, Bitter, Sweet, Cool

Latin:

Folium Clerodendri Trichotomi

Tone Marks:

chòu wú tóng

Actions

Dispels Wind Damp
For numbness or pain in the extremities along with paralysis and hemiplegia. Also for eczema
Sedates Liver Yang
Lowers Blood pressure and treats vertigo and headache due to Liver Yang Rising

Contraindications and Cautions

None Noted

Herb-Drug Interactions

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Toxicity and Overdose

None Noted

Dosage

5-15 grams in decoction (Chen)
4.5-15 grams in decoction (Bensky)

References

Herbs

13. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (Revised Edition) - Dan Bensky

25. Lancet 2000 January 8;355(9198):134-138 (Article) - Fugh-Berman A.

17. Handbook of Chinese Herbs (Second Edition) - Him Che. Yeung

12. Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology (First Edition) - John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen

26. Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals (Third Edition) - Max Wichtl

Formulas

15. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies (First Edition) - Dan Bensky

18. Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas (First Edition) - Him Che. Yeung

16. The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula Study Guide (First Edition) - Qiao Yi

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