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松节

Song Jie
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Name

Song Jie (Lignum Pini Nodi)

  1. Song Jie
  2. Lignum Pini Nodi
  3. 松節
  4. Pine Nodular Branch
  5. 油松节
  6. You Song Jie

The Effect of 松节

Property

Bitter, pungent, warm; liver and kidney meridians entered.

Actions

Dispel wind-damp, unblock collaterals to alleviate pain.

Indications

Arthralgia syndrome due to wind, cold and dampness; traumatic injury.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 10~15 g. Proper dosage is for topical administration.

Cations

It should be used cautiously in patients with yin deficiency and blood dryness.