ge shan xiao

隔山消·Radix Cynanchi Wilfordii

wilford swallowwort root

About ge shan xiao

Ge Shan Xiao (隔山消) is the root of Wilford's swallowwort, recorded as Radix Cynanchi Wilfordii. It is sweet and bitter in flavour and neutral in temperature, entering the Liver, Spleen, Stomach and Kidney channels.

Names

Pinyinge shan xiao
Chinese隔山消
Latin NameRadix Cynanchi Wilfordii
English Namewilford swallowwort root

Classification

Channels
Stomach, Spleen, Kidney, Liver
Flavour
Sweet, Bitter
Temperature
Neutral

Actions and indications

Nourishes Yin, strengthens the Spleen and aids digestion

  • Abdominal pain
  • Vaginal discharge
  • Sores
  • Dysentery
  • Malnutrition in children
  • Dilation of the stomach (gastrectasia)

Regulates the Liver

  • Poor digestion from stagnant Liver Qi

Dosage

AgeRawGranuleTinctureConcentrateFrequency
Any9-15 g————
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