zhū shā gēn

朱砂根·Radix Ardisiae Crenatae

coral ardisia root

About zhū shā gēn

Zhu Sha Gen (朱砂根) is the root of coral ardisia, recorded as Radix Ardisiae Crenatae. It is bitter and acrid in flavour and cool in temperature, entering the Lung and Liver channels. Despite the shared characters it is unrelated to Zhu Sha, cinnabar.

Names

Pinyinzhū shā gēn
Chinese朱砂根
Latin NameRadix Ardisiae Crenatae
English Namecoral ardisia root

Classification

Channels
Lung, Liver
Flavour
Acrid, Bitter
Temperature
Cool

Actions and indications

Clears Heat, resolves toxicity, invigorates Blood and relieves pain

  • Acute pharyngitis and laryngitis
  • Tonsillitis
  • Diphtheria
  • Erysipelas
  • Lymphadenitis
  • Coughing blood from internal damage and overexertion
  • Chest and abdominal pain linked to nervous tension
  • Bone pain from Wind-Damp
  • Internal and external injury
  • Common cold
  • Painful, swollen gums
  • Eczema
  • Excess Heat in the Lungs and Stomach

Dosage

AgeRawGranuleTinctureConcentrateFrequency
Any9-15 g————