八楞木

Name

Ba Leng Mu (Japanese Saussurea Herb)

The Effect of 八楞木

Property

Pungent, bitter, neutral.

Actions

Dispel wind and activate blood.

Indications

Traumatic injury, rheumatic arthritis, leprosy.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 9~15 g, or soaked in wine. Proper dosage is for external application. Pounded for applying or decocted for washing.

Cautions

It is contraindicated in case of qi and blood deficiency.