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藁本

Gao Ben
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Name

Gao Ben (Radices Ligustici Sinensis)

  1. Gao Ben
  2. 槁本
  3. Radices Ligustici Sinensis
  4. Rhizoma Ligustici
  5. Chinese Ligusticum Rhizome
  6. Jehol Ligusticum Rhizome

The Effect of 藁本

Property

Pungent, warm; lung meridian entered.

Actions

Dispel wind-cold, relieve damp and alleviate pain.

Indications

For exterior syndrome due to wind-cold, headache due to wind-cold, and arthralgia due to wind-cold-damp.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 3~10 g. It should be used with proper dosage for external application.

Cations

Being warm and dry, it is prohibited for strong heat and yin and blood deficiency.