xiang jia pi

香加皮·Cortex Periplocae

Chinese silkvine root-bark

Toxic

Toxicity graded by American Dragon.

About xiang jia pi

Xiang Jia Pi (香加皮) is the root bark of Chinese silkvine, recorded as Cortex Periplocae. It is acrid and bitter in flavour and warm in temperature, entering the Heart, Liver and Kidney channels.

Names

Pinyinxiang jia pi
Chinese香加皮
Latin NameCortex Periplocae
English NameChinese silkvine root-bark

Classification

Channels
Heart, Kidney, Liver
Flavour
Acrid, Bitter
Temperature
Warm

Actions and indications

Expels Wind and Damp, warms the channels to relieve pain, and strengthens the sinews and bones

  • Rheumatic arthritis with a sore, weak lower back and knees, together with palpitations, breathlessness and swollen lower limbs

Promotes urination and reduces edema

  • Edema with difficult urination

Combinations

Dosage

AgeRawGranuleTinctureConcentrateFrequency
Any 3 to 6g3-6 g————

Cautions

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