Cynanchum, Bái Wēi, 白薇, Radix Cynanchi Atrati
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Space USA: Cynanchum atratum Bge USDA Zones: Native: Habitats: Herbal medicine may interact negatively with pharma drugs and other herbs. Examples below: Herbs: Pharma Drugs:
Health Benefits
For: Hot flashes • Postpartum fever • Dysuria • Bloody urine • Cough • Night heat morning chills
Attributes: Circulatory • Antibiotic
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Constituents:
Cynatratoside • Atratoside • Cynarersicoside • Glaucogenin
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Other Names: Variety: Cynanchum versicolor Bge
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Pharmacopeias: Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing
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Properties, Actions, Indications, etc. Category: Clear Heat Deficiency
English: Cynanchum Pinyin: Bai Wei Pharmaceutical: Radix Cynanchi Atrati
Organs: Stomach • Liver Temperature: Cold
Taste: Salty • Bitter Toxicity:
Patterns: Ying level heat • Steaming bone disorder with night sweats • Blood heat • Dysuria • Lin Zheng • Postpartum heat • Lung heat
Actions: Clear lung heat • Cool blood • Promote urination • Relieve steaming bone disorder
Indications: Lin Zheng • Steaming bone disorder • Blood heat • Dysuria • Lung heat • Yin deficiency • Blood deficiency
Contraindications: Spleen and Stomach deficiency cold
Typical Dosage: 3g to 12g • Maximum dosage is 30g Guidelines
Parts Used: Root
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Potential Drug Interactions
Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience. While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts, variations may result from the numerous English translations. Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs. The information here is strictly for educational purposes.
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