Wooly Dutchmanspipe Herb

Xun Gu Feng

Name

Xun Gu Feng (Wooly Dutchmanspipe Herb)

Property

Pungent, bitter, neutral; liver meridian entered.

Actions

Dispel wind-damp, dredge meridians and alleviate pain.

Indications

Rheumatoid arthritis, pain due to traumatic injury, numbness in limbs, muscular constriction.

Dosage and administration

Decoct 9~15 g, or soaked in wine.

Cations

It is contraindicated for yin deficiency with endogenous heat and nephritic patients. It should not be used overdose or for a long time.