肿节风
Name
Zhong Jie Feng (Herba Sarcandrae)
Property
Bitter, pungent, neutral; liver and heart meridians entered.
Actions
Clear heat and cool blood, activate blood and dissipate stagnation, dispel wind and dredge meridians.
Indications
Purpura, rheumatoid arthritis, traumatic injury.
Dosage and administration
Decoct 9~15 g, or soaked in wine. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded into powder for applying or decocted for washing.
Cations
It is contraindicated in case of yin deficiency with effulgent fire and pregnant women.