Wei Ling Xian 

Herbs that Dispel Wind-Dampness

Channels: BL

Properties: Spicy, Salty, Warm

Common: Chinese Clematis Root

Latin: Radix Clematidis Chinensis

Functions:

• Promote the circulation of meridians
• Expel wind and dampness, dredge the channel and alleviate pain: For arthralgia of wind-dampness type, especially those with numbness and muscular spasm.
• Disperse limps and relives swelling.
• Wind-damp obstruction syndrome manifested as rheumatic pain, soreness, pain and numbness in the joints and motor impairment

Indications & Combinations:

• Wind-damp obstruction syndrome manifested as rheumatic pain, soreness, pain and numbness in the joints and motor impairment. Weilingxian is used with Duhuo, Sangjisheng and Danggui.
• Fish bone stuck in the throat. The decoction of the herb is taken orally with vinegar.

Dosage:

• 5-10 g

Cautions & Contraindications:

• This herb is contraindicated in a person with a weak constitution.