Medicinals
dīng gōng téng / 丁公藤 / 丁公藤 / erycibe [stem]
Latin pharmacognostic name: Erycibes Caulis
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Origin: Plant
Use: medicinal
Category: Wind-damp–dispelling agents / Wind-cold-damp–dispelling agents
Properties: Acrid&ast
Channel entry: liver, spleen, and stomach channels.
Indications:
- Dispels wind and dampness: Wind-damp impediment (fēng shī bì) pain; hemiplegia.
- Disperses welling and relieves pain: Blood stasis from knocks and falls.
Dosage & Method:
Oral: Decoct (3–6g); can also be steeped in wine. Topical: Steep in wine to make a rub.
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