伸筋草·Herba Lycopodii
common clubmoss
Shen Jin Cao (伸筋草) is common clubmoss, recorded as Herba Lycopodii. It is bitter and acrid in flavour, warm in temperature, and enters the Liver, Spleen and Kidney channels. The catalogue files it among the herbs that dispel Wind-Damp. Its Chinese name reads as the herb that stretches the sinews.
| Pinyin | shen jin cao·shen jin cao or shen jing cao? |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 伸筋草 |
| Latin Name | Herba Lycopodii |
| English Name | common clubmoss·Ground Pine |
| Japanese | shinkinso |
| Korean | singeuncho |
Bi pain with spasms, contractions and loss of sensation in the muscles
Wind-Damp Bi.
huang qi + dang gui + ji xue teng
Chronic Bi with contractions.
Pain secondary to trauma.
Wind-Damp Bi. Promotes urination to reduce edema. Shingles, applied topically as an ointment
Sequelae of polio.
tou gu cao + sang zhi + wu jia pi
Bi syndrome.
lian qian cao
Trauma-related pain.
| Age | Raw | Granule | Tincture | Concentrate | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any | 6-15 g | — | — | — | — |
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