Gentiana Macrophyllae
Pinyin Mandarin Name
Qin Jiao
Common English Name
Gentiana Macro
Part of Plant Used
Root
Nature
Neutral
Taste
Bitter, acrid
Meridians Entered
Liver, Stomach, Gall bladder
Common Usages
This herb is used in formulas to treat arthritis, jaundice, and chronic low-grade fevers, especially if there is constipation due to dryness (TCM: damp wind in joints; damp heat; deficient Yin).
Traditional Usages and Functions
Expels wind dampness; removes deficient heat; removes jaundice; moistens Intestines and moves stool.
Common Formulas Used In
Clematis and Stephania; Tu-Huo and Eucommia.
Processing Required
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Remarks
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Cautions in Use
Do not use this herb where there is frequent urination, chronic pain with consistent weight loss, or Spleen-deficiency diarrhea with a weak constitution.
