Herbs that Dispel Wind-Dampness
Qin Jiao 秦艽
Radix Gentianae Macrophyllae Gentiana Macrophylla Root
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Materia Medica Data
- Category
- Herbs that Dispel Wind-Dampness
- Temperature
- Slightly Cold
- Nature & Flavour
- Bitter, Spicy, Slightly Cold
- Channels Entered
- GB, LIV, ST
- Latin (pharmaceutical)
- 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 Dosage
- 5-10 grams in decoction (Chen)
- 3-9 grams in decoction (Bensky)
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
Chinese Herb Toxicity & Overdose
- None Noted
Sources & References
Compiled and edited by Thomas Dehli, Founder & Editor, Sacred Lotus
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