常山·Radix Dichroae
Dichroa Root
Toxic
Toxicity graded by American Dragon.
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.
| Pinyin | chang shan |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 常山 |
| Latin Name | Radix Dichroae |
| English Name | Dichroa Root |
| Japanese | jozan |
| Korean | sangsan |
Malarial disorders
chai hu + qing hao + ma bian cao
Malarial disorders
Persistent malarial disorders in elderly patients
Counters the nausea that Chang Shan tends to provoke
Food Stagnation in the Stomach or fluids congested in the chest, by inducing vomiting
Malarial disorders
Malarial disorders, with protection against vomiting
| Age | Raw | Granule | Tincture | Concentrate | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any 3-10g; Tincture: 2-3ml | 3-10 g | — | 2-3 ml | — | — |