Wind-Damp-Dispelling and Pain-Alleviating Herbs
Shui Zhi Gen: Chinese Herb Guide
Name
Shui Zhi Gen (Large-flowered Gardenia Root)
The Effect of Shui Zhi Gen
Property
Sweet, neutral; liver meridian entered.
Actions
Clear heat and eliminate dampness, dispel wind and alleviate pain.
Indications
Jaundice due to damp-heat, rheumatic arthritis, acute toothace.
Dosage and Administrations
Decoct 10~30 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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