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Diploclisia, Cang Bai Cheng Gou Feng 苍白秤钩风

Glaucescent Diploclisia
Cang Bai Cheng Gou Feng (TCM)
Picture
Diploclisia glaucescens
Wight, R., Illustrations of Indian botany (1840-1850)

Botanical name:
Diploclisia glaucescens

Parts used:
Stem and leaf

Temperature & Taste:
Cold, dry. Bitter

Uses:
1. Clears Wind and Damp:
-Wind-Damp pain of the bones and joints
-Rheumatic Arthritis

2. Clears Heat, Resists Poison:
-Painful and swollen sore throat
-Snake Bite

3. Clears Heat and Damp:
-Urinary Tract Infection, Urethritis
-Cholecystitis
-Dysentery


DOSE:
In Decoction: 10–20 grams (up to 30 grams)
Topically, the fresh plant is beaten and applied.

COMMENT:
Used by Miao and Dai minorities in South-west China.

Main Combinations:


Major Formulas:


Cautions:
1. Avoid overdose
2. Not used during Pregnancy or Breastfeeding

Main Preparations used:

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