xu chang qing

徐长卿·Radix Cynanchi Paniculati

Paniculate Cynanchum

About xu chang qing

Xu Chang Qing (徐长卿) is the root and rhizome of paniculate swallowwort, recorded as Radix et Rhizoma Cynanchi Paniculati. It is acrid in flavour and warm in temperature, entering the Liver and Stomach channels.

Names

Pinyinxu chang qing
Chinese徐长卿·徐長卿
Latin NameRadix Cynanchi Paniculati·Radix et Rhizoma Cynanchi Paniculati
English NamePaniculate Cynanchum·paniculate swallowwort root
Japanesejyochokyo
Koreanseojanggyeong

Classification

Channels
Stomach, Liver
Flavour
Acrid
Temperature
Warm
Tags
Chinese Herbs, Common

Actions and indications

Dispels Wind-Damp, invigorates Blood and relieves pain

  • Wind-Damp Bi
  • Pain from traumatic injury
  • Abdominal pain from Deficiency Cold

Resolves toxicity and stops itching

  • Wind rashes, treated internally or topically
  • Toxic sores (Chuang Yong)
  • Itchy skin, including eczema, and snakebite; it can be used on its own

Combinations

Dosage

AgeRawGranuleTinctureConcentrateFrequency
Any 3-15g; Powder: 1.5-2.5g3-15 g