羌活
Notopterygium Root
羌活qiāng huó · Notopterygium incisum (rhizome)
Category
release exterior (Wind-Cold)
Nature
warm
Taste
pungent, bitter
Meridians
Bladder, Kidney
Dosage
3–9 g
Functions
releases the exterior and dispels Wind-Cold dispels Wind-Damp and alleviates pain, especially of the upper body and back guides to the Taiyang and Governing channels
Indications
Wind-Cold with occipital headache, body and neck aches Wind-Cold-Damp painful obstruction (Bi), especially the upper back, neck and shoulders
Contraindications
⚠️ drying and dispersing — use with caution in Blood or Yin deficiency; may cause nausea when digestion is weak
For education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified practitioner.