Da Huang (Jiu Zhi)
Radix et Rhizoma Rhei (cum vino tost.)大黄(酒炙)
- Nature
- slightly Cold
- Flavours
- Aromatic, Bitter, slightly Acrid/Pungent
- Meridians
- Large Intestine, Liver, Pericardium, Spleen, Stomach
- Class
- Attacking Precipitant (Strong Purging) Medicinals (Gong Xia Yao)Downward-Draining (Purgative) Medicinals (Xie Xia Yao)
- Dosage
- 3–20 g
Actions / Functions
- Activates Blood and dissipates Stasis
- Regulates menstruation
- Favors the feces
- Clarifies Heat
- Smoothens the throat