Gentiana, Lóng Dǎn Cǎo, 龙胆草, Radix Gentiannae
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Space USA: Gentiana scabra Bunge. USDA Zones: Native: Habitats: Herbal medicine may interact negatively with pharma drugs and other herbs. Examples below: Herbs: Pharma Drugs:
Health Benefits
For: Hepatitis • Jaundice • Eczema • Encephalitis B • Genital herpes • Pediatric ear infections • Shingles
Attributes: Antibiotic • Diuretic • Cholagogic • Hepatoprotective • Tranquilizer • Sedative • Cholagogic
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Constituents:
Gentiopicrin • Sweroside • amarogentin • Gentianine • Sucrose • Gentiopicroside
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Fun Facts
Other Names: Other varieties: Gentiana triflora Pall., Gentiana Manchuria Kitag
Plant Family:
Pharmacopeias: Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing
Species
Growth
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Gentiana scabra Bunge. is not in the USDA Plant Database. Drill down via USDA Interactive Map:
Category: Clear Heat Dry Dampness
English: Gentiana Pinyin: Long Dan Cao Pharmaceutical: Radix Gentiannae
Organs: Gallbladder • Liver • Stomach Temperature: Cold
Taste: Bitter Toxicity:
Patterns: Liver heat • Liver damp heat • Gall bladder damp heat
Actions: Dry dampness • Clear heat • Sedate liver fire • Eliminates lower burner damp heat
Indications: Liver heat • Gall bladder heat • Jaundice • Eczema • Yellow leukorrhea • Scanty urine • Bitter taste • Dry throat • Red eyes • Severe tinnitus • Irritability • Seizures • Convulsions
Contraindications: Spleen and stomach deficiency cold • Take with meals if patient has gastrointestinal sensitivity • Sedative and therefore should not use prior to driving
Typical Dosage: 3g to 8g • Max of 15g Guidelines
Parts Used: Whole plant
Other: Very bitter, cold, and sinking in nature
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Purpose
Formulas with Long Dan Cao
Long Dan Xie Gan Tang
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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