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祛风湿药 · Wind-damp

Clematis root wēi líng xiān · 威灵仙

Clematis chinensis

Nature and flavour. Pungent and salty, warm; Bladder system.

Traditionally described as strongly moving, used for joints and bones, and in classical writing also for the sensation of a fishbone caught in the throat.

性味归经。辛、咸,温;归膀胱经。

传统认为其走窜力强,用于关节骨节不适;古籍中亦用于骨鲠在喉的感觉。

Classical category · no formulas, no dosages, no herb-drug combinations are given.
Safety. Contains saponins and is described as irritating to the stomach; the fresh plant is toxic. Not for long-term use.

含皂苷类成分,传统认为对胃有刺激;鲜品有毒。不宜长期服用。

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