Medicinals

pèi lán / 佩兰 / 佩蘭 / eupatorium

Latin pharmacognostic name: Eupatorii Herba

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Origin: Plant

Use: medicinal

Category: Aromatic dampness-transforming agents

Properties: Acrid; balanced.

Channel entry: spleen, stomach, and lung channels.

Indications:

  • Transforms dampness: Dampness stagnating in the center burner.
  • Resolves summerheat: Externally contracted summerheat-damp; initial-stage damp warmth disease.

Dosage & Method:

Oral: 5–10g in decoctions; increase the dosage if the fresh form is used.

Warning:

Because pèi lán is a relatively strong, acrid, and dispersing medicinal, it must be used with care in cases of yīn vacuity and qì vacuity.

Quality:

Best are green leafy plants with few stems, unopened flowers, and a strong aroma.

Product Area:

Jiāngsū, Héběi, Guǎngdōng.

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