Qin Jiao (Gentiana Macrophylla Root)

Herb 13 of 21 in Herbs that Dispel Wind-Dampness

Channels:

GB, LIV, ST

Properties:

Bitter, Spicy, Slightly Cold

Latin:

Radix Gentianae Macrophyllae

Chinese:

秦艽

Tone Marks:

qín jiāo

Chinese Herb Actions

• Dispels Wind-Damp, Opens the Channels, Relaxes the Sinews
  Treats all types of pain and cramping in the extremities including hot, cold, acute and chronic.
• Clears Deficiency Heat
  One of the only Dispel Wind Damp herbs that isn’t drying. For afternoon fever, low grade fever post febrile disease, steaming bone disorder,
• Relieves jaundice
  Treats jaundice mildly
• Moistens the intestines and unblocks the bowels
  For dry constipation

Chinese Herb Contraindications & Cautions

• Do not use in cases with loose stool due to Spleen Deficiency or Cold in the Spleen and Stomach
• Use caution when operating heavy machinery, this herb may cause sedation

Herb-Drug Interactions

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Chinese Herb Toxicity & Overdose

• None Noted
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Chinese Herb Dosage

• 5-10 grams in decoction (Chen)
• 3-9 grams in decoction (Bensky)

This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

• Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang (Angelica Pubescens and Sangjisheng Decoction)
  Category: Formulas that Dispel Wind-Dampness
• Juan Bi Tang (Remove Painful Obstruction Decoction from Medical Revelations)
  Category: Formulas that Dispel Wind-Dampness
• Qing Gu San (Cool the Bones Powder)
  Category: Formulas that Clear Heat from Deficiency