Liang Mian Zhen两面针
Folium et Radix ZanthoxyliShiny Bramble
- Slightly toxic
Also known asShiny Prickly-Ash
- Category
- Herbs that dispel Wind-Dampness
- Nature
- slightly warm, warm
- Taste
- pungent, bitter
- Channels entered
- Liver, Stomach
- Dosage
- 4.5–9 g
Usual doses
- Dosage
- 4.5–9 g
- Dosage
- 1.5–3 g
Actions & indications
- Dispels Wind, promotes the movement of *Qi, overcomes Dampness, unblocks the collaterals, invigorates the Blood, disperses Stasis, reduces swelling, resolves toxicity and stops pain*.
- Wind-Damp Bi syndrome (painful obstruction), pain in the sinews and bones, scrofula, throat Bi, general pain (including pain from bulging disorders, abdominal pain, burns, traumatic pain and toothache), both internally and topically
Contraindications
- Avoid during pregnancy.
- Excess doses can cause dizziness, abdominal pain, and vomiting.
- Avoid combining with sour foods.
Notes
- It reduces swelling.
- It is used for cold, aching joints, cold limbs, and knee pain.
- More recently it has been included in medicated toothpaste formulated for bleeding gums and gum inflammation.
- It can be used for snakebite.
- It inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
- A decoction of it can be used as a mouth rinse for toothache.
- Reports exist of abdominal pain and diarrhea after ingesting this herb, and the fruit has been linked to dizziness, blurred vision, and vomiting.