Qian Nian Jian [1]

Posted by : admin on Feb 22, 2008 - 11:18 PM
Chinese Medicine Herbs / Dispel Wind-Dampness [2]

1 TASTE
Bitter, Pungent and warm


2 MERIDIANS
Liver and kidney


3 FUNCTIONS
1. To dispel wind and dampness; 2. To strengthen tendons and bones.


4 INDICATIONS
Wind-damp obstruction syndrome manifested as cold sensation and pain in the lower back and knees and spasms or numbness of the lower limbs. Homalomena rhizome (Qian Nian Jian [3]) is soaked in wine with Tiger bone (Hugu), Cyathula root (Niu Xi [4]) and Wolfberry fruit (Gou Qi Zi [5])


5 DOSAGE
5-10 g


Qian Nian Jian

Image of herb: Qian Nian Jian [6]

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