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.)

Zuan Di Feng - 钻地风 - Cortex Schizophragmae

Pharmaceutical Latin: Cortex Schizophragmae
Common English: Root-bark of Chinese Hydrangeavine

Category

Herbs that Dispel Wind-Dampness (Antirheumatics)

Properties

Taste Temperature Entering Meridians Dosage
Bland Cool Spleen 6-15g

Actions And Indications

Actions Indications/Syndromes

Dredges the meridians, Expels Wind, Invigorates the Blood, Relaxes the tendons and bones

Beriberi, Joint pain, Limbic pain, Rheumatic arthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis

Contraindications, Incompatibilities And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
INCOMPATIBILITIES
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Major Combinations

Notes

  1. Before decoction, steep this herb in wine.

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