Blood-Activating Analgesics
Tao Zhi (Peach Twig)
Tao Zhi
Peach Twig
Name
Tao Zhi (Peach Twig)
The Effect of 桃枝
Property
Bitter, neutral; heart and liver meridians entered.
Actions
Activate blood and dredge meridians, remove toxicity and kill parasites.
Indications
Traumatic injury, rheumatic arthritis, sores and tinea, stabbing pain in the heart and abdomen.
Dosage and Administrations
Decoct 9~15 g. Proper dosage is for external application, decocted for washing or gargling.
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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