Jin Guo Lan - 金果榄 - Radix Tinopsporae
| Pharmaceutical Latin: | Radix Tinosporae |
| Common English: | Arrow-Shaped Tinospora Root Hairy Stalk Tinospora Root Tinospora |
Category
Herbs that Clear Heat and Eliminate ToxinsProperties
| Taste | Temperature | Entering Meridians | Dosage |
| Bitter Acrid Mild | Cold | Lung Large Intestine Heart Stomach | 3-10g Tincture: 1-3ml |
Actions And Indications
| Actions | Indications/Syndromes |
Alleviates pain, Clears Heat, Eliminates toxins, Soothes the throat | Throat disorders due to Heat such as soreness, swelling and abscesses, cough, aphonia, acute laryngitis, sore throat, aphthae, conjunctivitis Gastrointestinal disorders due to Stomach Heat such as abdominal pain and diarrhea, vomiting, epistaxis Topically for dermatological disorders such as cellulitis, carbuncles, furuncles, sores, snake bites, mosquito and other insect bites, ulcers and incised wound toxins |
Contraindications, Incompatibilities And Herb/Drug Interactions
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Major Combinations
| Rx. Isatidis | ||
Sore throat |
Notes
- Used on its own, this herb can treat sore throat.
- It inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
- For swelling, carbuncles and furuncles, mix it with vinegar and apply topically.
- Sliced and held in the mouth, it is indicated for Internal and External Heat Stagnation, general poisoning, malaria, sore throat and toothache.