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.)

Qi Ye Lian - 七叶莲 - Radix Shefferae

Pharmaceutical Latin: Radix/Caulis/Folium Shefferae
Common English: Scandent Sheffera Root
Schefflera Arboricola Root
Sheffera
Taiwan Sheffera Root

Category

Herbs that Dispel Wind-Damp and Relieve Pain

Properties

Taste Temperature Entering Meridians Dosage
Bitter
Acrid
(Sweet )
Warm Liver

10-15g
Internally and topically

Actions And Indications

Actions Indications/Syndromes

Dispels Wind-Damp opens the channels and collaterals and relieves pain

Relieves Bi syndrome

Kidney stones, gall stones and pancreatitis

Invigorates the Blood, Removes Blood Stasis

Traumatic injury with pain and swelling, including fractures

Contraindications, Incompatibilities And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
  • Use with caution during pregnancy.
  • Contraindicated for those with hemorrhagic disorders.
INCOMPATIBILITIES
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Major Combinations

Grain-based liquor

Fried and applied topically for Bi syndrome

Notes

  1. For fractures, grind it to a paste and apply it topically.

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