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Gentianae Macrophyllae, Rx
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Pin Yin:
qin jiao
Common name: large-leaf gentian root
Botanical family: Gentianaceae
Botanical name: 1, Gentiana macrophylla Pall.; 2, G. dahurica Fisch.; 3, G. crassicaulis Duthie ex Burkill; 4, G. straminea Maxim.; 5, G. tibetica King
Primary action: Dispel Wind Dampness
Secondary actions:
Clear Heat, Dry Dampness;
Drain-Lubricate
Temperature: neutral
Taste: bitter, acrid
Entering Channel: Lv, St, GB
Actions:
Expels Wind and Dampness, especially of the extremities.
Clears Vacuity Heat; for Vacuity of Yin with heat effusion (fever).
Clears jaundice due to acute Damp Heat.
Moistens Intestines and moves stool; for Dryness-type constipation.
(See
Wind-Damp Bi
;
Vacuity Fire
;
Damp Heat of Gall Bladder
and Liver
;
Spleen Stomach Damp Heat
;
Large Intestine Dryness
.)
Indications: joint pain, spasm, heat effusion, nightsweats
Dosage:
1.5-4 qian.
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