Blood-Activating Analgesics
Gua Zi Jin: Chinese Herb Guide
Name
Gua Zi Jin (Herba Polygalae Japonicae)
The Effect of Gua Zi Jin
Property
Pungent, bitter, neutral; lung meridian entered.
Actions
Dispel phlegm and relieve cough, activate blood and resolve swelling, remove toxicity and alleviate pain.
Indications
Cough with excessive phlegm, sore throat; traumatic injury, sores and boils, snake and insect bites for external application.
Dosage and Administrations
Decoct 15~30 g, or pounded into juice or powder. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying.
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.
Spotted an error or a better source? Tell us — corrections are logged on our editorial policy page.
Did this article help you?
Your answer shapes what gets rewritten next.
Keep readingRelated entries
Shan Zha Ye: Chinese Herb Guide
Shan Zha Ye: activate blood and dissipate stasis, regulate qi, dredge meridians, reduce lipid.
Shan Xiang Yuan Ye: Chinese Herb Guide
Shan Xiang Yuan Ye: clear heat and remove toxicity, relieve sore throat and resolve swelling, activate blood and alleviate pain.
Ya Hu Nu: Chinese Herb Guide
Ya Hu Nu: resolve swelling and alleviate pain, stop bleeding and promote tissue regeneration.
Ya Hu Nu (Common Cissampelos Herb)
Ya Hu Nu (Common Cissampelos Herb): resolve swelling and alleviate pain, stop bleeding and promote tissue regeneration.
Something this article did not cover?
Ask us directly. We reply within two days, and good questions become public articles.
Ask a question →