Wind-Damp-Dispelling, tendons-Soothing and Collaterals-Activating Herbs
Mao Tui Gu: Chinese Herb Guide
Name
Mao Tui Gu (Vlassoviana Thistle Root)
The Effect of Mao Tui Gu
Property
Slightly pungent, warm.
Actions
Dispel wind, eliminate dampness, activate collaterals and alleviate pain.
Indications
Rheumatic arthritis and numbness of limbs.
Dosage and Administrations
Decoct 3~6 g, or soaked in wine.
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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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