Gao Ben (Chinese Lovage Root)
Submitted by yyh_staff on Thu, 2008-01-17 17:57.
Chinese Name:
Gao BenEnglish Name:
Chinese Lovage Root, Ligusticum RootFunctions and Usage:
- Expels wind-cold, vertex headaches (teeth/jaw pain)
- Dispels wind and dampness - useful for wind-cold-damp bi-syndromes and/or acute lower back pain from wind cold
- Resolve dampness effecting stomach/spleen
Functional Groupings (Click for Summary/Study Notes):
Dosage and Preparation Notes:
- Dosage: 3-9g
Channels Influenced:
Temperature and Taste Properties:
Contraindications:
- Avoid in Blood and/or Yin Deficiency
Notes:
There are no additional notes for this herb.
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