龙胆草
Chinese Gentian Root
龙胆草lóng dǎn cǎo · Gentiana scabra (root)
Category
clear Heat, dry Dampness
Nature
cold
Taste
bitter
Meridians
Liver, Gallbladder
Dosage
3–6 g
Functions
drains Damp-Heat, especially from the Liver and Gallbladder and the lower Jiao drains Liver and Gallbladder Fire
Indications
Damp-Heat: jaundice, genital itching or discharge, eczema Liver Fire: red painful eyes, headache, ear pain or sudden deafness, irritability
Contraindications
⚠️ very bitter and cold — contraindicated in Spleen and Stomach deficiency Cold, and without genuine Damp-Heat or Fire
Notes
The chief herb of Lóng Dǎn Xiè Gān Tāng; use short-term and protect the digestion.
For education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified practitioner.