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Gao Ben蒿本

Rhizoma LigusticiChinese Lovage Root

Auch bekannt alsLigusticum Root · Chinese Ligusticum · Jehol Ligusticum Rhizome · Kao-ben · Straw Weed

Kategorie
Warm, Acrid Herbs that Release the Exterior (Wind-Cold Diaphoretics)
Temperaturverhalten
warm
Geschmack
scharf
Leitbahnbezug
Blase, Du Mai
Nebenleitbahnen
Leber
Dosierung
2–10 g

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Übliche Dosen

Dosierung
2–10 g
Maximum dosage
20 g
Tincture
2–4 ml

Wirkungen & indikationen

Expels Wind and Cold
  • Wind-Cold, especially headache and nasal conditions
  • Alone for Wind-Cold lodged in the Tai Yang with headache involving the crown and vertex or linked to the teeth and jaw
Dispels Wind-Dampness and alleviates pain
  • Acute low back pain due to Wind-Cold
  • Wind-Damp-Cold Bi pain

Kontraindikationen

  • Contraindicated in headache due to Blood Deficiency (very drying).
  • Contraindicated in headache due to Liver Yang Rising.
  • Contraindicated in Yin Deficiency (very drying).
  • Contraindicated in Heat disorders.
  • Contraindicated in warm-disease headache with fever and thirst.
  • Contraindicated for bone aching or Cold injury occurring in summer.
  • Contraindicated for headache arising from Yang disorders.
  • Contraindicated in Flaring Fire with postpartum Blood Deficiency.
  • Avoid Gao Ben when vertex headache stems from a Jue Yin disorder.
  • Not for long-term use.

Kombinationen

  • Headache from Wind-Cold-Damp, vertex headache, stiff neck, and toothache.

  • Formulated as a face cream for Wind and/or Dampness affecting the face — acne, rosacea, or dandruff — and, combined with suitable herbs, to improve the complexion.

  • Enhances analgesic effects; the two are often paired for headache.

  • Back and joint pain of early-stage Bi. Abdominal pain from Cold and Dampness.

    • Qiang Hou

    Headache and nape stiffness caused by Wind-Dampness in the Du channel.

  • Wind-Cold-Damp Bi.

  • Epigastric pain from Dampness obstructing Qi, presenting with a greasy sensation in the mouth, excess saliva, dull aching of the epigastrium and flanks, and loose stools.

  • Abdominal pain and hernia caused by Cold-Dampness.

  • Wind-Cold-Damp Bi.

  • Headache.

  • Wind-Cold marked by aversion to cold, fever, headache, and generalized muscle aches.

  • External Wind-Cold-Dampness.

  • Bi syndrome caused by Wind-Cold-Dampness.

  • Headache from Cold and Dampness.

  • Frontal headache and migraine.

Anmerkungen

  • Acts on both ends of the Du Channel.
  • It is the herb of choice for vertex headaches.
  • It is most commonly used as a supporting herb to relieve pain, particularly headache from Wind-Cold.
  • Historically it has been used for menstrual disorders and in cosmetic preparations.
  • It is reputed to have been an ingredient in love potions.
  • It is said to warm the Lungs, promote menstrual flow, and improve Blood circulation.
  • It relieves acute abdominal pain linked to Wind-Dampness in the lower abdomen.
  • For headache, Gao Ben is best combined with Rx. Saposhnikoviae Fang Feng, wine-fried Rz. Cimicifugae Sheng Ma, and Rx. Bupleuri Chai Hu.
  • For headache location, Gao Ben suits the vertex, Rz. seu Rx. Notopterygii Qiang Huo suits the occiput, Rx. Angelicae Dahuricae Bai Zhi suits the frontal region, and Rz. Chuanxiong Chuan Xiong suits lateral headaches or those involving Blood Stagnation.
  • Gao Ben and Rx. Chuanxiong Chuan Xiong both address headache, but differ in channel focus: Gao Ben works on the Bladder and Du channels, tracing and opening them from top to bottom, without reaching the Liver channel, whereas Chuan Xiong works on the Liver and Gallbladder, moving upward to the head and eyes but not to the vertex.

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