Wind-Damp-Dispelling, tendons-Soothing and Collaterals-Activating Herbs
Obtuseleaf erycibe stem
Name
Ding Gong Teng (Obtuseleaf erycibe stem)
The Effect of Obtuseleaf erycibe stem
Property
Pungent, warm, slightly toxic; liver, spleen and stomach meridians entered.
Actions
Dispel wind and eliminate dampness, resolve swelling and alleviate pain.
Indications
Rheumatoid arthritis, hemiplegia, pain and swelling from traumatic injury.
Dosage and Administrations
Decoct 3~6 g. It can be taken orally or soaked in wine or made into liniments for external application.
Cautions
It is contraindicated to pregnant women and frail person.
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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