Qian Nian Jian千年健
Rhizoma HomalomenaeHomalomena Rhizome
- Category
- Herbs that dispel Wind-Dampness
- Nature
- warm
- Taste
- pungent, bitter, sweet
- Channels entered
- Kidney, Liver
- Dosage
- 4.5–10 g
Actions & indications
- Dispels Wind-Dampness and strengthens the sinews and bones
- Wind-Cold-Damp Bi with pain spasms or numbness (superficial or deep)
- Weakness or softness in the sinews or bones
- Promotes Qi flow
- Pain and swelling due to traumatic injury
Contraindications
- Caution advised in Yin Deficiency Heat.
- It may produce toxic side effects.
Combinations
Joint pain, lower back pain, muscle spasms, and numbness of the limbs, particularly in elderly patients
Prepared as a medicinal wine for joint pain, lower back pain, muscle spasms, and numbness in elderly patients
Pain in the muscles and joints
Notes
- It sees broad use in treating the elderly, both internally and topically.
- This herb frees the channels, reduces swelling, warms the Stomach, and relieves pain.
- It enters the Blood level.
- Its strong fortifying action makes it suitable for weak or soft sinews and bones.
- It may be used for abscesses, sores, and epigastric pain arising from Cold.