秦艽·Radix Gentianae Macrophyllae
Large Gentian Root
Qin Jiao (秦艽) is the root of large-leaf gentian, recorded as Radix Gentianae Macrophyllae. It is bitter and acrid in flavour, slightly cold, and enters the Liver, Gallbladder and Stomach channels. The catalogue files it among the herbs that dispel Wind-Damp.
| Pinyin | qin jiao |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 秦艽 |
| Latin Name | Radix Gentianae Macrophyllae |
| English Name | Large Gentian Root·large leaf gentian root |
| Japanese | jingyo |
| Korean | jingyo |
Heat Bi.
fang feng + du huo + qiang huo
Wind-Cold-Damp Bi.
dang gui + tian ma + chuan xiong + bai shao
Hemiplegia from Blood Deficiency, particularly with excessive muscle tension in the arms
bie jia + qing hao + di gu pi + zhi mu
Long-term illness leading to Yin Deficiency, with bone-steaming fever, afternoon fever or other low-grade fevers
Damp-Heat jaundice, particularly in children
Dry Intestines with constipation
Hemiplegia from Blood Deficiency, particularly with excessive muscle tension in the arms
Tidal fevers from consumption, notably Wind consumption with steaming bones; vents the muscle layer and cools the fever
han fang ji + zhi mu + ren dong teng
Hot Bi syndrome, red, swollen and painful
Cold Bi syndrome, painful and hard to move
dang gui + tian ma + chuan xiong
Paralysis and complications after stroke
yin chen hao + da huang + zhi zi
Jaundice.
yin chen hao + huang bai + che qian zi + fu ling + pu gong ying + da huang + zhi zi
Infectious hepatitis with jaundice.
| Age | Raw | Granule | Tincture | Concentrate | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any 3-12g; Tincture: 1-4ml | 3-12 g | — | 1-4 ml | — | — |