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The dried aerial parts of Erodium stephanianum or Geranium wilfordii (Geraniaceae). Enters the Liver and Spleen channels. Dispels wind-dampness, unblocks channels and collaterals, and stops diarrhea and dysentery with a mild, neutral nature.
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Reference range for non-pregnant adults. Not a personalized prescription. Pregnancy, lactation, and pediatric use require specialist supervision.
Protective guidance only — when to avoid or use with caution. This block deliberately omits pregnancy, lactation, and pediatric dosing: any such use must be managed by a qualified TCM practitioner or appropriate specialist.
（附考）老鹳草味微辛性平，祛风活血，清热解毒，通经止痢，为治风湿筋骨疼痛、泄痢常用之药。
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@misc{bencaodian-lao-guan-cao,
author = {{Bencaodian Editorial}},
title = {Lǎo Guàn Cǎo 老鹳草 (Erodium / Geranium Herb) — Erodii Herba / Geranii Herba},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {Bencao Dian: A Bilingual Knowledge Graph of Traditional Chinese Medicine},
url = {https://bencaodian.org/en/herbs/lao-guan-cao},
urldate = {2026-04-17},
note = {CC BY-SA 4.0}
}© Bencaodian Editorial · Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
老鹳草富含鞣花鞣质（老鹳草素、鞣花酸），具抗菌、抗病毒、抗炎、止泻和抗氧化作用。
Lao Guan Cao is rich in ellagitannins (geraniin, corilagin) with antibacterial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, antidiarrheal, and antioxidant effects.
老鹳草辛苦平，祛风湿，通经络，止泻痢。
Acrid-bitter and neutral; dispels wind-damp, frees the channels, and arrests dysentery.
This section is provided for academic reference only and does not constitute medical advice.