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枸骨根

枸骨根
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Name

Gou Gu Gen (Chinese holly root)

  1. Gou Gu Gen
  2. Radix Ilicis Cornutae
  3. Chinese holly root

The Effect of 枸骨根

Property

Slightly bitter, cool.

Actions

Tonify the kidney and liver, dispel wind and clear heat.

Indications

Toothache, sores and weakness of waist and knees, rheumatic arthritis, urticaria, intermittent headache, acute conjunctivitis.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 6~15 g, or 15~60 g with fresh product. Proper dosage is for external application. Decocted for washing.