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Qian Nian Jian / Homalomena Rhizome
Qian Nian Jian
Taste: Acrid, Bitter • Temperature: Warm • Category: Dispel Wind-Damp • Sub Category: Tendon & Bone Strengthening

Dosage

4.5-9g

Actions

Dispels wind-dampness & strengthens the sinews & bones: for patterns of wind-cold-damp painful obstruction with pain, spasms, or numbness either perceived superficially (in the sinews) or deeply (in the bones). Since this preparation has a strong fortifying action, it is also suitable for weakness or softness in the sinews & bones. It is widely used in treating the elderly, both as an external wash & for external use. Also for pain & swelling due to traumatic injury.

Meridians

Liver, Kidney

Cautions

Use with caution in cases of yin deficiency.