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鉤藤根

钩藤根
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Name

Gou Teng Gen (Sharpleaf gambirplant root)

  1. 钩藤根
  2. Gou Teng Gen
  3. Sharpleaf gambirplant root
  4. Radix Uncariae Rhynchophyllae

The Effect of 鉤藤根

Property

Bitter, astringent, cold; liver meridians entered.

Actions

Relax the tendons and bones, clear heat and resolve swelling.

Indications

Traumatic injury, epilepsy, hemiplegia, edema, arthragra.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 15~24 g, large dosage can be 30~90 g.