Liang Mian Zhen - 两面针 - Folium Et Radix Zanthoxyli

Pharmaceutical Latin:	Folium et Radix Zanthoxyli
Common English:	Shiny Bramble Shiny Prickly-Ash

Category

Herbs that Dispel Wind-Dampness

Properties

Taste	Temperature	Entering Meridians	Dosage
Acrid Bitter	Slightly Warm Warm Slightly Toxic	Liver Stomach	4.5-9g Pills and Powders: 1.5-3g

Actions And Indications

Actions	Indications/Syndromes
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, Incompatibilities And Herb/Drug Interactions

Major Combinations

With Fr. Foeniculi Xiao Hui Xiang
Pain from bulging disorders.

Notes

1. Swelling is reduced by this herb.
2. It addresses knee pain, cold limbs, and joints that are cold and aching.
3. In recent years it has been added to medicated toothpaste for people with gum inflammation and bleeding gums.
4. Snakebite can be treated with it.
5. The growth of cancer cells is inhibited by this herb.
6. People suffering from toothache can use the decoction as a mouth rinse.
7. Abdominal pain and diarrhea have been reported after taking this herb. Ingesting the fruit has led to vomiting, blurred vision and dizziness.