Wind-Damp-Dispelling, tendons-Soothing and Collaterals-Activating Herbs
Xun Gu Feng: Chinese Herb Guide
Name
Xun Gu Feng (Wooly Dutchmanspipe Herb)
The Effect of Xun Gu Feng
Property
Pungent, bitter, neutral; liver meridian entered.
Actions
Dispel wind-damp, dredge meridians and alleviate pain.
Indications
Rheumatoid arthritis, pain due to traumatic injury, numbness in limbs, muscular constriction.
Dosage and Administrations
Decoct 9~15 g, or soaked in wine.
Cautions
It is contraindicated for yin deficiency with endogenous heat and nephritic patients. It should not be used overdose or for a long time.
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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