Wind-Damp-Dispelling, tendons-Soothing and Collaterals-Activating Herbs
Mi Hou Gu: Chinese Herb Guide
Name
Mi Hou Gu (Macaque Bone)
The Effect of Mi Hou Gu
Property
Sour, neutral; liver and heart meridians entered.
Actions
Expel wind and eliminate dampness, relieve convulsion and prevent malaria.
Indications
Rheumatic arthritis, infantile convulsions, fever due to malaria, numb limbs.
Dosage and Administrations
Decoct 3~9 g, or made into pills or powder, or soaked in wine.
Cautions
It is contraindicated to people without yin deficiency and damp-heat.
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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