Qiang Huo (Notopterygium Root), Radix Et Rhizoma Notopterygii

"Kidney Jing is the basis for Kidney Qi"

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Properties & Channels

Drug Interactions

Incompatible Herbs

Toxic or Endangered

Latin Name Notes

Herb 9 of 16 in Warm, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior

Qiang Huo (Radix Et Rhizoma Notopterygii)

Channels:

BL, KI

Properties:

Spicy, Bitter, Aromatic, Warm

Latin:

Radix Et Rhizoma Notopterygii

Chinese:

羌活

Tone Marks:

qiāng huó

Actions

Releases the Exterior and Disperses Cold
For chills, fever, headache and a heavy sensation in the body.
Stops Damp Bi Pain
For Wind-Cold-Damp Bi pain, especially in the upper parts of the body, including the occiput.
Guides Qi to the Greater Yang and Governing Vessels
This herb directs other herbs to regions traversed by these channels.

Contraindications and Cautions

Caution in cases of blood, Yin, and exterior deficiency. Over dosage may cause nausea and vomiting.

Herb-Drug Interactions

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Toxicity and Overdose

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Dosage

6-15 grams.
Part used: root or rhizome.

This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

Chai Ge Jie Ji Tang (Bupleurum and Kudzu Decoction to Release the Muscle Layer)
Formulas that Release Exterior Wind-Heat
Chuan Xiong Cha Tiao San (Ligusticum Chuanxiong Powder to be Taken with Green Tea)
Formulas that Release Exterior Disorders with Head and Neck Symptoms
Jiu Wei Qiang Huo Tang (Nine Herb Decoction with Notopterygium)
Formulas that Release Exterior Cold
Juan Bi Tang (Remove Painful Obstruction Decoction from Medical Revelations)
Formulas that Dispel Wind-Dampness
Qiang Huo Sheng Shi Tang (Notopterygium Decoction to Overcome Dampness)
Formulas that Dispel Wind-Dampness
Qiang Lan Tang (Notopterygium and Isatis Root Decoction)
Formulas that Release Exterior Wind-Heat
Ren Shen Bai Du San (Ginseng Powder to Overcome Pathogenic Influences)
Formulas that Release Exterior Disorders with Interior Deficiency
Yu Zhen San (True Jade Powder)
Formulas that Release Wind from the Skin and Channels
Zai Zao San (Renewal Powder)
Formulas that Release Exterior Disorders with Interior Deficiency

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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