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平肝息风药 · Liver-wind calming

Gambir Vine Stem gōu téng · 钩藤

Uncaria rhynchophylla

Nature and flavour. Sweet; cool; Liver and Pericardium systems.

Traditionally used to calm Liver wind and clear heat, most often cited for headache and dizziness with irritability. Added late in the decoction in traditional preparation.

性味归经。甘,凉;归肝、心包经。

传统用于清热平肝息风,多用于肝阳偏亢的头痛眩晕伴烦躁。传统煎法为后下。

Classical category · no formulas, no dosages, no herb-drug combinations are given.
Safety. Contains alkaloids with measurable cardiovascular effects, so combining it with blood-pressure medication should be reviewed professionally. Not for use in pregnancy without professional guidance.

含具有可测量心血管作用的生物碱,与降压药同用应经专业评估。孕期未经专业指导不宜使用。

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