(Test) Oriental herb: Gui Zhi
Gui Zhi
Channels:
HT, LU, BL
Properties: Spicy, Sweet, Warm |
Common:
Cinnamon Twig, Cassia Twig
Latin: Ramulus Cinnamomi Cassiae |
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Actions:
- Adjusts the ying and Wei levels: for wind cold from deficiency when sweating does not relieve the condition.
- Warms the channels and collaterals: for wind cold damp bi pain, arthritic complaints, especially in the shoulders. For cold obstructing the flow of blood in dysmenorrhea and other gynecological conditions.
- Unblocks the Yang Qi of the chest: for chest pain, palpiations, edema, dysuria, and abdominal fullness.
- Promotes blood circulation: for amen/dysmenorrhea, angina pectoris, and abdominal masses.
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Contraindications:
- Caution in patients with fever, heat from deficiency, heat in the blood, pregnancy, and heavy menstruation.
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Dosage:
- 3-9g for externally contracted wind-cold, 9-15g for Bi pain. Parts used = twig or ramulus.
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