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Geranii Eriostemonis Herba
Woolly-stamened cranesbill
毛蕊老鹳草 〔毛蕊老鸛草〕 máo ruǐ lǎo guàn cǎo
Kingdom: Plant
Origin in unofficial sources: Geranium eriostemon Fisch.
Use: Medicinal
Properties: Slightly acrid; slightly warm.
Channel entry: Liver and spleen channels.
Actions and indications: Courses wind and frees the network vessels; strengthens the sinews and bone. Treats wind-cold-damp impediment (fēng hán shī bì); joint pain; numbness and tingling of the skin; enteritis; dysentery.
Dosage and method: Oral: Decoct (15–30g), grind to a powder, or steep in wine.
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