Gao Ben
Ligusticum | 藁本
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SKU K0090
Ingredient: Ligusticum root (gao ben).
Mandarin: 藁本 Pin-Yin: Gao Ben English: Ligusticum Root Korean: 고본 Romaji: Kohon Kanji: 藁本 Kampo: No |
Pharmaceutical Name:
- Ligustici Rhizoma
Sources:
- Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica (Bensky et al.)
Properties:
- Acrid, warm
Channels Entered:
- Bladder, governing vessel
Herb Actions:
- Discharges exterior conditions
- Disperses cold
- Dispels wind and overcomes dampness
- Alleviates pain
Contraindications:
- Not recommended for those with headaches from blood deficiency or in hot disorders
Commonly Found In:
- Magnolia Flower Formula, Chiang-huo & Tu-huo Combination