Qi Tonics
Qing Yu: Chinese Herb Guide
Name
Qing Yu (Black carp)
The Effect of Qing Yu
Property
Sweet, neutral; liver meridian entered.
Actions
Tonify qi, harmonize the spleen and stomach, eliminate dampness and treat arthritis.
Indications
Stomachache, dysentery, weakness of the waist and knees, arthritis with fixed pain caused by dampness.
Dosage and Administrations
Cook it for eating, 100~200 g.
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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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