Chinese Clematis Root, Wēi Líng Xiān, 威灵仙, Radix Clematidis

Disclaimer    For educational purposes only.  Do not use as medical advice

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Health Benefits
For: Muscle soreness • Stiff lower back • Lower back pain • Leg pain • Muscle cramps • Muscle numbness • Nausea • Cholelithiasis • Fish bone stuck in throat
Attributes: emmenagogue • gastrointestinal • vasodilative
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Constituents: 
Anemonin • Protoanemonin

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Other Names: Xin Xiu Ben Cao
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Clematis chinensis is not in the USDA Plant Database.  Drill down via USDA Interactive Map:

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Properties, Actions, Indications, etc.              Category: Wind Damp Cold 
English: Chinese Clematis Root    Pinyin:  Wei Ling Xian      Pharmaceutical: Radix Clematidis  
Organs: Bladder       Temperature: Warm  
Taste: Salty • Pungent      Toxicity:   
Patterns: Wind cold • Dampness • Stasis • Bi Zheng 
Actions:  Dispel wind damp cold • Unblock channels • Relief pain • Softens and transforms fish bones
Indications: Bi Zheng • Muscle soreness • Stiff lower back • Lower back pain • Leg pain • Muscle cramps • Muscle numbness
Contraindications: Pregnancy • Qi deficiency • Blood deficiency
Typical Dosage: 6g to 12g           Guidelines
Parts Used: Roots       Notable for: Wind damp Bi • Soften fish bone
Other: For fish bones stuck in throat: Mix 30g to 50g with vinegar and brown sugar to create a syrup, then drain syrup down the throat
Combine With Purpose
Formulas with Wei Ling Xian
Shen Yin Wan

Alert
Be cautions with all medicine.

Senna leaf is a diuretic and a laxative.  Chronic or overdose can lead to potential excessive loss of potassium.  This herb also increases platelets and chronic use may lead to blood clots.

 

Potential Drug Interactions

Herbal medicine may interact negatively with pharma drugs and other herbs.  Examples below:

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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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