秦艽
- ENG
- Largeleaf Gentian Root
- LATIN
- Gentianae Macrophyllae Radix
| Medicinal Group | Wind-dampness-dispelling and heat-clearing medicinal |
|---|---|
| Source | Dried root of Gentiana macrophylla Pall., Gentiana straminea Maxim., Gentiana crassicaulis Duthie ex Burk. or Gentiana dahurica Fisch. (Fam. Gentianaceae) |
| Nature and Flavors | pungent, bitter; neutral |
| Meridian Affinity | Stomach, Liver, Gallbladder |
| Actions | To dispel wind and dampness, and remove damp-heat |
Family
Gentianaceae
Part used
Root and Rhizome
Indications
Rheumatic or rheumatoid arthritis with muscular contracture and severe joint pain; fever recurring in the afternoon, fever in infants with malnutrition
Cautions
No Data.
Report on adverse effect
No Data.
Reference
No Data.
