Luo Shi Teng (Star Jasmine Stem)

Herb 10 of 21 in Herbs that Dispel Wind-Dampness

Channels:

LIV

Properties:

Bitter, Slightly Cold

Latin:

Caulis Trachelospermi Jasminoidis

Chinese:

络石藤

Tone Marks:

luò shí téng

Translation:

Collateral Stone Vine

Chinese Herb Actions

• Dispels Wind Damp, Opens the Channels and Collaterals
  Especially effective for painful cramps and spasms with heat.
• Cools Blood and Reduces Swelling
  For toxic sores, red, hot and painful abscesses, sore and swollen throats

Chinese Herb Contraindications & Cautions

• None Noted

Herb-Drug Interactions

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Chinese Herb Toxicity & Overdose

• None Noted
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Chinese Herb Dosage

• 6-15 grams in decoction or herbal wine (Chen)
• 6-15 grams in decoction (Bensky)

This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

• e Jiao Ji Zi Huang Tang (Ass Hide Gelatin and Egg Yolk Decoction)
  Category: Formulas that Extinguish Internal Wind