xun gu feng

寻骨风·Herba Aristolochiae Mollissimae

aristolochia mollissima

Slightly toxic · Contains aristolochic acid

Toxicity graded by American Dragon.

About xun gu feng

Xun Gu Feng (寻骨风) is an aristolochia, recorded as Herba Aristolochiae Mollissimae. It is bitter in flavour and neutral in temperature, entering the Liver channel alone. The catalogue files it under obsolete substances.

Names

Pinyinxun gu feng
Chinese寻骨风
Latin NameHerba Aristolochiae Mollissimae
English Namearistolochia mollissima·mollissima·mollissima; aristolochia mollissima
Koreansimgolpung

Classification

Category
Obsolete Substances
Channels
Liver
Flavour
Bitter
Temperature
Neutral

Actions and indications

Dispels Wind-Damp, unblocks the channels and collaterals and relieves pain

  • Wind-Damp Bi with numb limbs, stiff joints that are hard to move, and paralysis
  • Pain in general, including digestive pain and pain from injury
  • Toothache
  • Malaria
  • Abscess

Combinations

Dosage

AgeRawGranuleTinctureConcentrateFrequency
Any9-15 g————

Cautions

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