Sundance Acupuncture

Herb & Acupuncture Database

(This is my own personal database of teachers, teachings and notes that I use in my practice. I’ve decided to share it freely with anyone who would like to reference it.)

Mian Hua Gen - 棉花根 - Radix Gossypii

Pharmaceutical Latin: Radix Gossypii
Common English: Cotton Root

Category

Anamolous Herbs

Properties

Taste Temperature Entering Meridians Dosage
30-60g

Actions And Indications

Actions Indications/Syndromes

Supplements Deficiency, calms asthma and regulates menstruation

Cough and asthma due to general debility

Hernia, Uterine bleeding, Uterine prolapse

Contraindications, Incompatibilities And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
INCOMPATIBILITIES
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Major Combinations

Notes

  1. It is a Chinese folk medicine.
  2. It inhibits the growth of cancer cells.

For educational reference only; not a substitute for care from a qualified practitioner.