Herbs that Clear the Heat and Dry Dampness

Channels: GB, LIV, ST

Properties: Bitter, Cold

Common: Chinese Gentian Root

Latin: Radix Gentianae Longdancao

Actions:

• Eliminates heat and damp from the liver and gallbladder channels: for blood-shot eyes, conjunctivitis, sore throat, bitter taste in the mouth, jaundice, ear pain or sudden deafness, pain and swelling in the genital area, or strong smelling vaginal discharge and itching.
• Sedates liver fire: for hypertension, headache, red eyes, dizziness, tinnitus, fever, spasms, rib pain, or convulsions.

Contraindications:

• Contraindicated in patients with diarrhea or spleen and stomach deficiency.

Dosage:

• 3-9g. Part used = root and rhizome.