Cold-Phlegm-Warming and Resolving Herbs
Dan Nan Xing (胆南星)
Dan Nan Xing
Arisaema Cum Bile
胆星
Dan Xing
膽南星
膽星
Name
Dan Nan Xing (Arisaema Cum Bile)
The Effect of 胆南星
Property
Bitter, cold; heart, liver and lung meridians entered.
Actions
Clear and resolve heat-phlegm, extinguish wind and calm fright.
Indications
Convulsions due to phlegm-heat, apoplexy, epilepsy, cough due to phlegm-heat.
Dosage and Administrations
Decoct 3~6 g or make pill and powder.
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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