zhŏng jié fēng

肿节风·Herba Sarcandrae

glabrous sarcandra

About zhŏng jié fēng

Zhong Jie Feng (肿节风) is sarcandra, recorded as Herba Sarcandrae. It is bitter and acrid in flavour and neutral in temperature, entering the Heart and Liver channels.

Names

Pinyinzhŏng jié fēng
Chinese肿节风
Latin NameHerba Sarcandrae
English Nameglabrous sarcandra

Classification

Channels
Heart, Liver
Flavour
Acrid, Bitter
Temperature
Neutral

Actions and indications

Clears Heat, cools and invigorates the Blood, dissipates stagnation, reduces swelling, clears skin spots and relieves pain

  • Purpura
  • Malignant solid tumors
  • Nausea
  • Internal pain
  • Cough

Dispels Wind and unblocks the channels

  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Traumatic injury and bruising
  • Bone fractures

Dosage

AgeRawGranuleTinctureConcentrateFrequency
Any9-15 g————

Cautions

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