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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