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Pharmaceutical Name

Rhizoma Homalomenae

Botanical Name

Homalomena occulta (Lour.) Schott

Common Name

Homalomena rhizome

Source of Earliest Record

Bencao Gangmu Shiyi

Part Used & Method for Pharmaceutical Preparations

The rhizomes are dug in spring or autumn. After the fibrous roots have been removed, the rhizomes are cleaned, dried in the sun and cut into slices.

Properties & Taste

Bitter, pungent and warm

Meridians

Liver and kidney

Functions

1. To dispel wind and dampness; 2. To strengthen tendons and bones

Indications & Combinations

Wind-damp obstruction syndrome manifested as cold sensation and pain in the lower back and knees and spasms or numbness of the lower limbs. Homalomena rhizome (Qiannianjian) is soaked in wine with Tiger's bone (Hugu), Cyathula root (Niuxi) and Wolfberry fruit (Gouqizi).

Dosage

5-10 g

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