Wind-Damp-Dispelling, tendons-Soothing and Collaterals-Activating Herbs
Song Jie (Lignum Pini Nodi)
Name
Song Jie (Lignum Pini Nodi)
The Effect of 松节
Property
Bitter, pungent, warm; liver and kidney meridians entered.
Actions
Dispel wind-damp, unblock collaterals to alleviate pain.
Indications
Arthralgia syndrome due to wind, cold and dampness; traumatic injury.
Dosage and Administrations
Decoct 10~15 g. Proper dosage is for topical administration.
Cautions
It should be used cautiously in patients with yin deficiency and blood dryness.
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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