Wind-Damp-Dispelling, tendons-Soothing and Collaterals-Activating Herbs
Tou Gu Cao: Chinese Herb Guide
Name
Tou Gu Cao (Herba Speranskiae Tuberculatae)
The Effect of Tou Gu Cao
Property
Pungent, bitter, warm, slightly toxic; liver and kidney meridians entered.
Actions
Dispel wind and eliminate dampness, relax tendons, activate blood and alleviate pain.
Indications
Dermatophytosis due to cold-damp, sores and boils, rheumatoid arthritis, contracture of muscles and bones.
Dosage and Administrations
Decoct 9~15 g. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying or decocted for washing.
Cautions
It is contraindicated to pregnant women.
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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