Wind-Damp-Dispelling and Tendons-Bone-Strengthening Herbs
Qian Nian Jian: Chinese Herb Guide
Name
Qian Nian Jian (Obscured Homalomena Rhizome)
The Effect of Qian Nian Jian
Property
Bitter, pungent, warm, slightly toxic; stomach, liver and kidney meridians entered.
Actions
Expel wind-damp, strengthen tendons and bones, alleviate pain and resolve swelling.
Indications
Stomach, sores and boils, rheumatic arthritis, sores and weakness of waist and knees, muscular constriction and numbness in lower limbs.
Dosage and Administrations
Decoct 9~15 g, or soaked in wine. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded into powder for applying.
Cautions
It is contraindicated for yin-deficiency with excessive heat. Avoid eating raddish when using it.
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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