Song Jie

Herbs that Dispel Wind-Dampness

Channels: LIV

Properties: Bitter, Warm

Common: Knotty Pine Wood

Latin: Lignum Pini Nodi

Functions :

• To dispel wind and dry dampness;
• To stop pain

Indications & Combinations:

• Wind-damp obstruction syndrome. Pine nodular branch (Songjie) is used with herbs that dispel wind and dampness. In acute arthritis with severe pain, Pine nodular branch (Songjie) is soaked in wine for drinking.

• External injury pain. Pine nodular branch (Songjie) is used with herbs that invigorate blood circulation, including Peach seed (Taoren), Safflower (Honghua), Frankincense (Ruxiang) and Myrrh (Moyao).

Dosage: 10-15 g