jin guo lan

金果榄·Radix Tinosporae

tinospora root

About jin guo lan

Jin Guo Lan (金果榄) is the root of tinospora, recorded as Radix Tinosporae. It is bitter and acrid in flavour and cold in temperature, entering the Heart, Lung, Stomach and Large Intestine channels.

Names

Pinyinjin guo lan
Chinese金果榄
Latin NameRadix Tinosporae
English Nametinospora root

Classification

Channels
Lung, Large Intestine, Stomach, Heart
Flavour
Acrid, Bitter
Temperature
Cold

Actions and indications

Clears Heat, soothes the throat, resolves toxicity and relieves pain

  • Heat in the throat with soreness, swelling or abscess, cough, loss of voice or acute laryngitis
  • Mouth ulcers (aphthae) and conjunctivitis
  • Stomach Heat with abdominal pain, diarrhea or vomiting
  • Nosebleed
  • Skin conditions treated topically: cellulitis, carbuncles, boils, sores, ulcers and toxins from incised wounds
  • Snake bites and bites from mosquitoes or other insects, applied topically

Combinations

Dosage

AgeRawGranuleTinctureConcentrateFrequency
Any 3-10g; Tincture: 1-3ml3-10 g—1-3 ml——

Cautions