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Alternate-slug entry for Qin Jiao — the dried root of Gentiana macrophylla or related Gentiana species (Gentianaceae); see the primary Qin Jiao entry for full pharmacology. Enters the Stomach, Liver, and Gallbladder channels. Bitter, acrid, and neutral; dispels wind-damp, relaxes the sinews and network vessels, clears vacuity-heat, and abates jaundice.
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.
（秦艽）味苦，平。主寒热邪气，寒湿风痹，肢节痛，下水，利小便。
中品
@misc{bencaodian-qing-hao-bie,
author = {{Bencaodian Editorial}},
title = {Qín Jiāo 秦艽 (Large Gentian Root) — Gentianae Macrophyllae Radix},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {Bencao Dian: A Bilingual Knowledge Graph of Traditional Chinese Medicine},
url = {https://bencaodian.org/en/herbs/qing-hao-bie},
urldate = {2026-04-17},
note = {CC BY-SA 4.0}
}© Bencaodian Editorial · Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
秦艽含裂环烯醚萜苷（龙胆苦苷）和生物碱（秦艽碱甲、乙），具抗炎、镇痛、解热和降压作用。
Qin Jiao contains secoiridoid glycosides (gentiopicroside) and pyridine alkaloids (gentianine, gentianidine) with anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antipyretic, and hypotensive effects.
秦艽辛苦平，祛风湿，清湿热，止痹痛。
Acrid-bitter and neutral; dispels wind-damp, clears damp-heat, and alleviates impediment pain.
This section is provided for academic reference only and does not constitute medical advice.