Qin Jiao
Radix Gentianae Macrophyllae秦艽
- Nature
- Neutral
- Flavours
- Acrid/Pungent, Bitter, Sour
- Meridians
- Gallbladder, Liver, Stomach
- Class
- Wind-Damp-Expelling Medicinals (Qu Feng Shi Yao)
- Dosage
- 5–10 g
Actions / Functions
- Dissipates Wind-Damp
- Eliminates Dampness
- Eliminates Bi Obstructions
- Eliminates pain
- Relaxes the tendons and liberates the joints
- Unblocks (liberates) the Luo Channels
- Clarifies Vacuity Heat
- Favors Water elimination (diuresis)
- Pushes back the Yellow (jaundice)