威灵仙·Radix Clematidis
Chinese clematis root
Wei Ling Xian (威灵仙) is the root and rhizome of clematis, recorded as Radix et Rhizoma Clematidis. It is acrid and salty in flavour, warm in temperature, and enters the Bladder channel alone. The catalogue files it among the herbs that dispel Wind-Damp.
| Pinyin | wei ling xian |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 威灵仙 |
| Latin Name | Radix Clematidis·Radix et Rhizoma Clematidis |
| English Name | Chinese clematis root·Clematis Root |
| Japanese | ireisen |
| Korean | wiryeongseon |
Painful joints in Wind-Damp Bi, mainly of the upper body
Painful joints in Wind-Damp Bi, mainly of the lower body
vinegar + brown + sugar
Fish bone stuck in the throat
Epigastric pain.
Softening a fish bone lodged in the throat
Bone spurs of the heel, spine or neck, easing their numbness and pain
Pain in the legs or lower back
Accumulated Wind and Damp causing musculoskeletal pain; external injury
| Age | Raw | Granule | Tincture | Concentrate | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any 3-16g; 15-30g for fish bones stuck in the throat; Tincture: 2-4ml | 3-16 g | — | 2-4 ml | — | — |
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