Wind-Damp-Dispelling, tendons-Soothing and Collaterals-Activating Herbs
Ba Jiao Feng Gen (Chinese Alangium Root)
Name
Ba Jiao Feng Gen (Chinese Alangium Root)
The Effect of 八角枫根
Property
Pungent, bitter, slightly warm, slightly toxic; liver, heart and kidney meridians entered.
Actions
Dispel wind, eliminate dampness, relax the tendons and bones, dissipate stasis and alleviate pain.
Indications
Traumatic injury, numb limbs, rheumatic arthritis.
Dosage and Administrations
Decoct in water, or soaked in wine. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying or decocted for washing.
Cautions
It is contraindicated to pregnant women, children, old man and weak people. Avoid eating fish when taking this medicine.
Sources and further reading
We cite classical materia medica and modern reference works. This article is health education, not medical advice.
- Shennong Bencao Jing (The Divine Farmer's Materia Medica), Han dynasty.
- Bencao Gangmu (Compendium of Materia Medica), Li Shizhen, 1578.
- Chinese Pharmacopoeia, current edition — identity, quality and safety monographs.
- NCCIH and WHO reference material on traditional medicine safety.
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