丁公藤

Name

Ding Gong Teng (Obtuseleaf erycibe stem)

The Effect of 丁公藤

Property

Pungent, warm, slightly toxic; liver, spleen and stomach meridians entered.

Actions

Dispel wind and eliminate dampness, resolve swelling and alleviate pain.

Indications

Rheumatoid arthritis, hemiplegia, pain and swelling from traumatic injury.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 3~6 g. It can be taken orally or soaked in wine or made into liniments for external application.

Cations

It is contraindicated to pregnant women and frail person.