Herba Aristolochiae Mollissimae

Name

Xun Gu Feng (Wooly Dutchmanspipe Herb)

1. Xun Gu Feng
2. 寻骨风
3. Wooly Dutchmanspipe Herb
4. 尋骨風

The Effect of Herba Aristolochiae Mollissimae

Property

Pungent, bitter, neutral; liver meridian entered.

Actions

Dispel wind-damp, dredge meridians and alleviate pain.

Indications

Rheumatoid arthritis, pain due to traumatic injury, numbness in limbs, muscular constriction.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 9~15 g, or soaked in wine.

Cations

It is contraindicated for yin deficiency with endogenous heat and nephritic patients. It should not be used overdose or for a long time.