Kuan Jin Teng宽筋藤
Caulis Tinosporae SinensisChinese Tinospora Stem
Also known asCaulis Cissi
- Category
- Herbs that dispel Wind-Dampness
- Nature
- slightly cold
- Taste
- bitter
- Channels entered
- Liver
- Dosage
- 9–30 g
Actions & indications
- Dispels Wind-Dampness and relaxes the sinews
- Hot Bi, especially cramping and stiffness
- Relaxes the sinews and unblocks the channels
- Redness, swelling, Heat and pain associated with traumatic injury
Contraindications
- Not to be used during pregnancy.
- Not to be used by women in the postpartum period.
Notes
- It also has an anti-parasitic action.
- It may be applied externally for injuries to the sinews or bones.