Qin Jiao
Herbs that Dispel Wind-Dampness
Channels: GB, LIV, ST
Properties: Bitter, Spicy, Slightly Cold
Common: Gentiana Macrophylla Root
Latin: Radix Gentianae Macrophyllae
Functions:
- To dispel wind and dampness;
- To clear heat caused by yin deficiency
Indications & Combinations:
- Wind-damp obstruction syndrome:
- a) pain with heat signs
Large-leaf gentian root (Qinjiao) is used with Tetrandra root (Fangji) and Honeysuckle stem (Rendongteng);
- b) pain with cold signs
Large-leaf gentian root (Qinjiao) is used with Notopterygium root (Qianghuo), Pubescent angelica root (Duhuo), Cinnamon twigs (Guizhi) and Prepared aconite root (Fuzi).
- Afternoon fever caused by deficient yin. Large-leaf gentian root (Qinjiao) is used with Sweet wormwood (Qinghao), Turtle shell (Biejia), Anemarrhena rizome (Zhimu) and Wolfberry bark (Digupi) in the formula Qinjiao Biejia Tang.
- Damp-heat jaundice. Large-leaf gentian root (Qinjiao) is used with Oriental wormwood (Yinchenhao) and Capejasmine (Zhizi).
Dosage:
- 5-10 g
Cautions & Contraindications:
- This herb is contraindicated for a person with a weak constitution or in cases suffering from diarrhea.