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The dried root and rhizome of Cynanchum paniculatum (Asclepiadaceae). Enters the Liver and Stomach channels. Pungent and warm with a dispersing and unblocking nature, it strongly dispels wind and stops pain while also invigorating blood and relieving itch.
不宜久煎,后下
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.
味辛,温。主鬼物百精蛊毒,疫疾邪恶气,温疟。久服强悍轻身。
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title = {Xú Cháng Qīng 徐长卿 (Paniculate Swallowwort Root) — Cynanchi Paniculati Radix et Rhizoma},
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徐长卿含丹皮酚及 C21 甾苷,具镇痛、抗炎、抗过敏、降血压和抗心律失常作用。
Xu Chang Qing contains paeonol and C21 steroidal glycosides with analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antiallergic, hypotensive, and antiarrhythmic effects.
徐长卿辛温,祛风除湿,行气活血,止痛止痒。
Acrid-warm; dispels wind-damp, moves qi, invigorates blood, and alleviates pain and itching.
This section is provided for academic reference only and does not constitute medical advice.