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  Herb 13 of 21 in Herbs that Dispel Wind-Dampness
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Properties:
Bitter, Spicy, Slightly Cold Latin:
Radix Gentianae Macrophyllae |
Actions
- Dispels Wind-Damp, Opens the Channels, Relaxes the Sinews
Treats all types of pain and cramping in the extremities including hot, cold, acute and chronic.
- Clears Deficiency Heat
One of the only Dispel Wind Damp herbs that isn’t drying. For afternoon fever, low grade fever post febrile disease, steaming bone disorder,
- Relieves jaundice
Treats jaundice mildly
- Moistens the intestines and unblocks the bowels
For dry constipation
Contraindications and Cautions
- Do not use in cases with loose stool due to Spleen Deficiency or Cold in the Spleen and Stomach
- Use caution when operating heavy machinery, this herb may cause sedation
Herb-Drug Interactions
- This section is being researched, and is not completed.
Toxicity and Overdose
Dosage
- 5-10 grams in decoction (Chen)
- 3-9 grams in decoction (Bensky)
This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:
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- Dan Bensky
- Him Che. Yeung
- John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen
- Max Wichtl
- Dan Bensky
- Him Che. Yeung
- Qiao Yi