Qiang Huo
 Herb 9 of 16 in Warm, Spicy Herbs that Release the ExteriorÂ
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Channels:
BL, KI
Properties:
Spicy, Bitter, Aromatic, Warm
Latin:
Radix Et Rhizoma Notopterygii
Chinese:
羌活
Tone Marks:
qiÄng huó
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Actions
- Releases the Exterior and Disperses Cold
For chills, fever, headache and a heavy sensation in the body. - Stops Damp Bi Pain
For Wind-Cold-Damp Bi pain, especially in the upper parts of the body, including the occiput. - Guides Qi to the Greater Yang and Governing Vessels
This herb directs other herbs to regions traversed by these channels.
Contraindications and Cautions
- Caution in cases of blood, Yin, and exterior deficiency. Over dosage may cause nausea and vomiting.
Herb-Drug Interactions
- This section is being researched, and is not completed.
Toxicity and Overdose
- This section is being researched, and is not completed.
Dosage
- 6-15 grams.
- Part used: root or rhizome.