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.)

Yi Tiao Gen - 一條根 - Radix Moghaniae

Pharmaceutical Latin: Radix Moghaniae
Common English: Moghania

Category

Herbs that Dispel Wind-Dampness (Antirheumatics)

Properties

Taste Temperature Entering Meridians Dosage
Acrid Warm Liver
Kidney
3-30g

Actions And Indications

Actions Indications/Syndromes

Dispels Wind and Dampness and opens the channels and collaterals

Bi syndrome with musculoskeletal pain, stiffness and soreness

External and Internal trauma

Discharges Stagnancy and removes toxic factors

Carbuncles, Chronic nephritis, Hepatitis, Tonsillitis, Toxic Heat

Contraindications, Incompatibilities And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
  • Use caution for those with weak digestive systems.
INCOMPATIBILITIES
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Major Combinations

Rz. Dioscoreae Nipponicae
Chuan Shan Long
Caul. Vanieriae
Huang Jin Gui
Rx. Cyathulae
Chuan Niu Xi

Cx. Ailanthi
Chun Pi
Rx. Dipsaci
Xu Duan
Ram. Cinnamomi
Gui Zhi
Fr. Chaenomelis
Mu Gua
Rx. Angelicae Pubescentis
Du Huo
Hb. Taxilli
Sang Ji Sheng
Cx. Eucommiae
Du Zhong

Rx. Dipsaci
Xu Duan
Cx. Eucommiae
Du Zhong
Pyritum
Zi Ran Tong

Bi syndrome

Tendon and bone pain

Sore legs due to Liver and Kidney Yin Deficiencies

Bone fractures

Hb. Siegesbeckiae
Xi Xian Cao
Fol. Cordia Dichotoma
Po Bu Zi Ye
Olibanum
Ru Xiang
Myrrh
Mo Yao

Sciatica

Notes

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