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藁本

The Effect of 藁本

Property

Pungent, warm; lung meridian entered.

Actions

Dispel wind-cold, relieve damp and alleviate pain.

Indications

For exterior syndrome due to wind-cold, headache due to wind-cold, and arthralgia due to wind-cold-damp.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 3~10 g. It should be used with proper dosage for external application.

Cations

Being warm and dry, it is prohibited for strong heat and yin and blood deficiency.