State/School

California License Exams, Pacific College Comps

Pharm Name

Cynanchi atrati Radix

Common Name

Cynanchum Atratum Root

Category

Clear Heat from Deficiency

Ingredients

Taste

Bitter, Salty

Pao Zhi

Temperature

Cold

Action / Indication

1. Clears blood heat; used to treat lingering low-grade fever, due to damage to the yin and blood following long-term illness, heat invasions, childbirth, malaria, and childhood persistent summer-heat. Additional symptoms may include: irritability, flushed face, hot palms and soles, and low appetite. This herb is also appropriate for wind-heat invasion of the Lung, manifesting with fever and thick yellow phlegm.
2. Cools the blood and stimulates urination: used to treat burning, painful, bloody urination. This herb is useful for this condition during pregnancy and post-partum.
3. Relieves inflammation and heat toxin: for treating toxic sores, swollen painful throat, and snakebite. May be taken internally or used topically.

Treatment Principles

Clears Blood Heat
Promotes Urination
Relieves Heat Toxin

Contraindication

Use caution with Spleen/Stomach deficiency cold.

Dosages

6-15g. May be used internally or topically. Do not exceed 30g per day. This herb is safe in correct dosage, but may be toxic in an overdose.

Meridians

LU, ST, KID

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