Qin Jiao
Gentiana Macrophylla Root/Chin Chiu | 秦艽
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SKU C2850
Ingredient: Large-leaved gentiana root (qin jiao).
| Mandarin: 秦艽 Pin-Yin: Qing Jiao English: Chin Chiu Korean: 강활 Romaji: Jingyo Kanji: 秦艽 Kampo: No |
Pharmaceutical Name:
- Gentianae macrophyllae Radix
Sources:
- Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica (Bensky et al.)
Properties:
- Bitter, slightly cold, acrid
Channels Entered:
- Stomach, liver, gallbladder
Herb Actions:
- Disperses wind-dampness
- Relaxes the sinews and collaterals
- Cools heat caused by deficiency
- Dries dampness
- Alleviates jaundice
- Brings moisture to the intestines
- Removes blockages from the bowels
Contraindications:
- Not recommended for those with loose stool caused by a deficiency of the spleen
Commonly Found In:
- Tu-huo & Loranthus Combination, Cnidium & Chiang-huo Combination, Cinnamon & Angelica Formula