Herbs that Dispel Wind-Dampness

Indication:

• Expel wind, dredge the channels, relieve muscular spasm:For rheumatism, especially the intractable cases and those with wandering arthralgia, numbness of the extremities and muscular spasm; also for apoplexy complicated by distortion of face and hemiplegia.

• Relieve convulsive seizures: For infantile convulsion, tetanus and convul­sion after apoplexy.

• Expel wind and alleviate itching: For itching induced by scabies, tinea infection and urticaria.

• Remove toxic materials: For leprosy, scrofula, and severe skin infections

Pharmacological Action:

• Analgesic, sedative
• Hypotensive owing to its vasodilative effect.
• Administration (dosage for crude herbs only*)

• Decoction: 3-10g
• Powder: 1.0 - 1.5g.