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Notopterygium Root, Qiāng Huó, 羌活, Radix Notopterygii

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For: Occipital headaches • Upper body muscles and joint pain • Cold • Flu • Mild fever • Chills • Arthritis

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Constituents:
Primary volatile oil: α-pinene, α-thujene, Limonene, β-ocimene, α-terpinolene, borne acetate • Primary Furanocoumarines: notopterol, isoimperatorin, bergaptene, cnidilin, marmesin, demethylfuropinnarin • Phenols: p-hydroxyphenethyl animate, ferric acid • Amino acids • glucose• Fructose

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Other Names: Notopterygium • Kanghwal • Kyokatsu • Zhu Jie Qiang • Can Qiang • Variety: Notopterygium forbesii
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Pharmacopeias: Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing

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Notopterygium incisum is not in the USDA Plant Database. Drill down via USDA Interactive Map:

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Properties, Actions, Indications, etc. Category: Release Exterior Wind Cold

English: Notopterygium Root Pinyin: Qiang Huo Pharmaceutical: Radix Notopterygii

Organs: Bladder • Kidney Temperature: Warm

Taste: Pungent • Bitter • Aromatic Toxicity:

Patterns: Bi Zheng • Exterior Wind Cold •Wind damp headache

Actions: Relieve occipital headaches • Ease Bi Zheng in upper body • Dispel Cold • Release exterior • Dry Dampness

Indications: Common cold • Mild fever • Severe chills • Warmth feels good • Aversion to cold • Headache • Body ache • Neck pain • Not thirsty • Tight and superficial pulse • Bi Zheng

Contraindications: Yin deficiency • Blood deficiency, Bi Zheng with red tongue and light/no coat

Typical Dosage: 3g to 10g; Max dosage of 30g Guidelines

Parts Used: Root

Other: Best for occipital headaches

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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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