Qiang Huo (Notopterygium Root) - Chinese Herbal Medicine

Chinese Name: Qiang Huo
English Name: Notopterygium Root

Clinical Usage and Indications

  • Release exterior, disperse cold - useful with wind-cold and damp associated body/joint pain
  • Guiding herb for the GV and Tai Yang Channels

Functional Groups (Click for Summary/Study Notes)

Dosage and Preparation Notes

  • Dosage: 6-15g

Channels/Meridians Influenced

Associated Temperature and Taste

Cautions and Contraindications

  • Avoid in Blood and/or Yin Deficiency
  • Avoid with Exterior Deficiency

    Staff Clinician Notes

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