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- Incised Notopterygium Rhizome or Root
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- Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix
| Medicinal Group | Wind-cold-dispersing medicinal |
|---|---|
| Source | Dried rhizome and root of Notopterygium incisum Ting ex H.T. Chang or Notopterygium forbesii Boiss (Fam. Umbelliferae) |
| Nature and Flavors | pungent, bitter; warm |
| Meridian Affinity | Bladder, Kidney |
| Actions | To dissipate cold, dispel wind; relieve pain and rheumatic condition |
Family
Umbelliferae
Part used
Root and Rhizome
Indications
Headache in common cold, rheumatic arthralgia and aching of back and shoulders
Cautions
May cause vomiting when over dose. Contraindication in spleen and stomach qi deficiency. Headache due to blood insufficiency or blazing fire in yin deficiency, it must be used only with great caution.
Report on adverse effect
No Data.
Reference
No Data.
