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The dried rhizome of Homalomena occulta (Araceae). Enters the Liver and Kidney channels. Pungent, warm, and aromatic, it excels at dispelling wind-dampness and strengthening sinews and bones, especially suited for elderly patients with impediment pain and weak sinews.
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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.
(附录)千年健苦辛温,入肝肾,祛风湿,壮筋骨,能治老人筋骨痿痹。
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author = {{Bencaodian Editorial}},
title = {Qiān Nián Jiàn 千年健 (Homalomena Rhizome) — Homalomenae Rhizoma},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {Bencao Dian: A Bilingual Knowledge Graph of Traditional Chinese Medicine},
url = {https://bencaodian.org/en/herbs/qian-nian-jian},
urldate = {2026-04-17},
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}© Bencaodian Editorial · Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
千年健含倍半萜类和挥发油成分,具抗炎、镇痛、抗凝和抗风湿作用。
Qian Nian Jian contains sesquiterpenoids and volatile oil components with anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anticoagulant, and antirheumatic effects.
千年健苦辛温,祛风湿,壮筋骨。
Bitter-acrid and warm; dispels wind-damp and strengthens sinews and bones.
This section is provided for academic reference only and does not constitute medical advice.