Kuan Jin Teng (Chinese Tinospora Stem), Ramus Tinosporae Sinensis

"The Lungs regulate and move the water passages"

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Drug Interactions

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Latin Name Notes

Herb 9 of 21 in Herbs that Dispel Wind-Dampness

Kuan Jin Teng (Ramus Tinosporae Sinensis)

Channels:

LIV

Properties:

Bitter, Slightly Cold

Latin:

Ramus Tinosporae Sinensis

Tone Marks:

kuān jīn téng

Translation:

Vine to Loosen the Sinews

Actions

Dispels Wind Damp, Relaxes the Sinews
For pain, cramping, and stiffness with heat signs in the knees, legs, back and joints
Unblocks the Channels
For traumatic injury with redness, swelling, pain and heat

Contraindications and Cautions

None Noted

Herb-Drug Interactions

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Toxicity and Overdose

None Noted

Dosage

9-15 grams in decoction (Bensky)

References

Herbs

13. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (Revised Edition) - Dan Bensky

25. Lancet 2000 January 8;355(9198):134-138 (Article) - Fugh-Berman A.

17. Handbook of Chinese Herbs (Second Edition) - Him Che. Yeung

12. Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology (First Edition) - John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen

26. Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals (Third Edition) - Max Wichtl

Formulas

15. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies (First Edition) - Dan Bensky

18. Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas (First Edition) - Him Che. Yeung

16. The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula Study Guide (First Edition) - Qiao Yi

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