Heat-Clearing and toxicity-Removing Herbs
Tong Guan Teng (通关藤)
Tong Guan Teng
Marsdeniae Tenacissimae Caulis
通關藤
Name
Tong Guan Teng (Marsdeniae Tenacissimae Caulis)
The Effect of 通关藤
Property
Bitter, slightly cold; lung meridian entered.
Actions
Relieve cough and dyspnea, resolve phlegm, promote secretion of milk, clear heat and remove toxicity.
Indications
Cough and dyspnea with excessive phlegm, rheumatoid arthritis, sores and boils.
Dosage and Administrations
Decoct 20~30 g. Proper dosage is for external application.
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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