Qian Nian Jian (Homalomena Rhizome), Rhizoma Homalomenae Occultae

"The Kidneys produce Marrow, fill up the Brain, and rule the Bones"

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Herb 12 of 21 in Herbs that Dispel Wind-Dampness

Qian Nian Jian (Rhizoma Homalomenae Occultae)

Channels:

KI, LIV

Properties:

Spicy, Bitter, Warm

Latin:

Rhizoma Homalomenae Occultae

Tone Marks:

qiān nián jiàn

Translation:

Thousand Years of Health

Actions

Dispels Wind and Damp, Strengthens Tendons and Bones
For pain, numbness, and tightness of tendons. Also treats spasms and weakness in the sinews and bones especially in the elderly. Also for joint pain and tightness as well as traumatic injury.

Contraindications and Cautions

None Noted

Herb-Drug Interactions

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Toxicity and Overdose

There are two reported cases of overdose with symptoms including nausea, vomiting, dizziness, convulsions, unconsciousness and urinary and bowel incontinence.

Dosage

5-10 grams in decoction (Chen)
4.5-9 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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