Name
Quan Shen (Rhizoma Bistortae)
Property
Bitter, astringent, slightly cold; lung, liver and large intestine meridians entered.
Actions
Clear heat and relieve convulsion, promote diuresis, resolve swelling and dissipate nodulation.
Indications
Scrofula, Carbuncle, swelling, tetanus, dysentery with bloody stool, spasm due to calenture.
Dosage and administration
Decoct 3~12 g, or made into pill or powder. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying, or decocted for mouthwash or fuming-washing.
Cations
It is contraindicated for external sores due to yin syndrome. It cann’t be used without excess fire and heat-toxin.