Xu Chang Qing [1]

1 TASTE
Pungent and warm

2 MERIDIANS
Liver and stomach

3 FUNCTIONS
1. To dispel wind and dampness; 2. To stop pain and itching

4 INDICATIONS
1. Wind-damp obstruction syndrome manifested as rheumatic joint pain, lower back pain, abdominal pain, toothache and pain due to external injuries. Paniculate swallowwort root (Xu Chang Qing [3]) is used alone, or with other herbs in accordance with clinical manifestations.2. Eczema and measles. Paniculate swallowwort root (Xuchangqing) is used with Flavescent sophora root (Ku Shen [4]), Broom cypress fruit (Di Fu Zi [5]) and Dittany bark (Bai Xian Pi [6]).

5 DOSAGE
3-10g

6 COUTIONS
This herb shoule not be boiled too long.