Wei Ling Xian [1]

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Chinese Medicine Herbs / Dispel Wind-Dampness [2]

1 TASTE
Pungent, salty and warm


2 MERIDIANS
Urinary bladder


3 FUNCTIONS
1. To dispel wind and damp; 2. To promote the circulation of meridians.


4 INDICATIONS
1. Wind-damp obstruction syndrome manifested as rheumatic pain, soreness, Pain and numbness in the joints and motor impairment. Clematis root (Wei Ling Xian [3]) is used with Pubescent angelica root (Du Huo [4]), Mulberry mistletoe (Sang Ji Sheng [5]) and Chinese angelica root (Dang Gui [6]).2.Fish bone stuck in the throat. The decoction of the herb is taken orally with vinegar.


5 DOSAGE
5-10 g


6 COUTIONS
This herb is contraindicated in a person with a weak constitution.


Wei Ling Xian

Image of herb: Wei Ling Xian [7]

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