Chinese Clematis Root, Wēi Líng Xiān, 威灵仙, Radix Clematidis
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Space USA: Clematis chinensis USDA Zones: Native: Habitats: 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. Herbal medicine may interact negatively with pharma drugs and other herbs. Examples below: Herbs: Pharma Drugs:
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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Fun Facts
Other Names: Xin Xiu Ben Cao
Species
Growth
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Clematis chinensis is not in the USDA Plant Database. Drill down via USDA Interactive Map:
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
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Purpose
Formulas with Wei Ling Xian
Shen Yin Wan
Alert
Be cautions with all medicine.
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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