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Long Dan Cao / Gentian (Chinese) Root
Long Dan Cao
Taste: Bitter • Temperature: Cold • Category: Clear Heat • Sub Category: Drain Damp

Dosage

3-9g

Actions

1. Drains damp-heat from the Liver & Gallbladder channels: for damp-heat in the upper portion of the Gallbladder channel with such symptoms as red, swollen sore throat & eyes, swollen & painful ears, or sudden deafness. Also for damp-heat in the Liver or Gallbladder channels (especially the lower parts) with such symptoms as jaundice, pain, swelling or dampness in the genital area, or foul-smelling vaginal discharge & itching.

2. Drains & pacifies excessive Liver fire: for Liver fire blazing upward with headache or red eyes. Also for Liver wind-heat with fever, spasms, convulsions, or flank pain.

Meridians

Gallbladder, Liver, Stomach

Cautions

Contraindicated in cases of Spleen or Stomach deficiency with diarrhea.