chang shan

常山·Radix Dichroae

Dichroa Root

Toxic

Toxicity graded by American Dragon.

About chang shan

Chang Shan (常山) is the root of dichroa, recorded as Radix Dichroae. It is bitter and acrid in flavour and cold in temperature, entering the Heart, Liver and Lung channels. The catalogue files it among the herbs that kill parasites.

Names

Pinyinchang shan
Chinese常山
Latin NameRadix Dichroae
English NameDichroa Root
Japanesejozan
Koreansangsan

Classification

Channels
Lung, Heart, Liver
Flavour
Acrid, Bitter
Temperature
Cold
Part used
Root
Family
Saxifragaceae
Species
Dichroa febrifuga
Tags
Chinese Herbs, Common

Actions and indications

Checks malarial disorders and kills parasites

  • Malarial disorders with cycles of chills and fever, from a pathogen lodged half in the exterior and half in the interior; a specific herb against the malaria parasite

Induces vomiting to expel Phlegm

  • Phlegm in the chest
  • Tan Yin (Phlegm-fluids) gathered in the chest and diaphragm, with fullness of the chest and epigastrium

Combinations

Dosage

AgeRawGranuleTinctureConcentrateFrequency
Any 3-10g; Tincture: 2-3ml3-10 g2-3 ml

Cautions