Traditional Chinese Medicine Healing Herbs(TCMHH)
Heat-Clearing and toxicity-Removing Herbs · 3-min read

Quan Shen

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NameQuan Shen (Rhizoma Bistortae)The Effect of Quan ShenPropertyBitter, astringent, slightly cold; lung, liver and large intestine meridians entered.ActionsClear heat and relieve convulsion, promote diuresis, resolve swelling and dissipate nodulation.IndicationsScrofula, carbuncle and swelling, teta

Quan Shen
Quan Shen — Traditional Chinese Medicine Healing Herbs

Quan Shen

Quan Shen

Name

Quan Shen (Rhizoma Bistortae)

The Effect of Quan Shen

Property

Bitter, astringent, slightly cold; lung, liver and large intestine meridians entered.

Actions

Clear heat and relieve convulsion, promote diuresis, resolve swelling and dissipate nodulation.

Indications

Scrofula, carbuncle and swelling, tetanus, dysentery with bloody stool, spasm due to calenture.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 3~12 g, or made into pill or powder. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying, or decocted for mouthwash or fuming-washing.

Cations

It is contraindicated for external sores due to yin syndrome. It cann’t be used without excess fire and heat-toxin.

When to see a doctor: herbal care suits mild, everyday issues. For worsening, severe, or sudden symptoms — or if you are pregnant, on medication, or treating a child — consult a licensed practitioner first.

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