Nature: bitter, neutral
Enters: Liver
Actions: Eliminates wind and dispels obstructions from the channels and collaterals; benefits the joints.
Indications:
• Wind-damp: Bi syndrome with spasm of the tendons – especially good for the upper extremities.
• Edema.
• May increase blastogenesis of lymphocytes.
• For lower body pain, can be combined with Du huo, Fang ji.
Dose: 10-30g