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Alternate Chinese names: 蔓椒 màn jiāo; 两面针 liǎn miàn zhēn; 两面针 liǎng miàn zhēn

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in PRC Pharmacopoeia: Zanthoxylum nitidum (Roxb.) DC.

Origin in unofficial sources: Zanthoxylum nitidum (Roxb.) DC.

Use: Medicinal

Category: Wind-damp–dispelling agents / Wind-cold-damp–dispelling agents

Properties: Acrid and bitter; balanced; slightly toxic.

Channel entry: Liver and stomach channels.

Actions and indications:

• Dispels wind and dampness: Wind-damp impediment (fēng shī bì) pain; numbness of the limbs.
• Quickens the blood and disperses stasis: stasis pain from external injuries.
• Moves qì and relieves pain: Pain in the stomach duct and abdomen; toothache.

Dosage and method: Oral: Decoct (5–10g); or use powdered or steeped in wine. Topical: Decoct as a wash, apply crushed, sprinkle on as a powder, or steep in wine.

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