Tian Nan Xing (Arisaema)
Submitted by yyh_staff on Thu, 2008-06-26 14:10.
Chinese Name:
Tian Nan XingEnglish Name:
ArisaemaFunctions and Usage:
- Dries dampness and expels phlegm - cough and distension in the chest, extremely drying.
- Disperses wind-phlegm in the channels and stops spasms - dizziness, numbness, facial paralysis, spasms in the hands and feet, stroke, seizures, lockjaw.
- Reduces swelling and alleviates pain (topically).
Functional Groupings (Click for Summary/Study Notes):
Dosage and Preparation Notes:
- Dosage: 4.5-9g
Temperature and Taste Properties:
Contraindications:
- Avoid during Pregnancy.
Notes:
There are no additional notes for this herb.
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- Jin, Yan Ping: New England School of Acupuncture, CHM Pharmacopoeia I and II, Formulas I and II Lecture Notes
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