INDIVIDUAL HERBS

NAME: LIANG MIAN ZHEN - 两面针 - FOLIUM ET RADIX ZANTHOXYLI

Pharmaceutical Latin: Folium et Radix Zanthoxyli
Common English: Shiny Bramble
Shiny Prickly-Ash

CATEGORY

Herbs that Dispel Wind-Dampness

PROPERTIES

Taste Temperature Entering Meridians Dosage
Acrid
Bitter
Slightly Warm
Warm
Slightly Toxic
Liver
Stomach
4.5-9g
Pills and Powders:
1.5-3g

ACTIONS AND INDICATIONS

Actions Indications/Syndromes

Dispels Wind, promotes the movement of Qi, overcomes Dampness, unblocks the collaterals, invigorates the Blood, disperses Stasis, reduces swelling, resolves toxicity and stops pain.

Wind-Damp Bi syndrome (painful obstruction), pain in the sinews and bones, scrofula, throat Bi, general pain (including pain from bulging disorders, abdominal pain, burns, traumatic pain and toothache), both internally and topically

CONTRAINDICATIONS, INCOMPATIBILITIES AND HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

CONTRAINDICATIONS
  • Contraindicated during pregnancy.
  • Overdose can lead to dizziness, abdominal pain and vomiting.
  • Do not use with sour foods.
INCOMPATIBILITIES
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

MAJOR COMBINATIONS

With Fr. Foeniculi
Xiao Hui Xiang

 

 

Pain from bulging disorders.

 

 

NOTES

  1. This herb reduces swelling.
  2. It treats cold, aching joints, cold limbs and knee pain.
  3. Recently, it has been used as an ingredient in medical toothpaste for people with bleeding gums and gum inflammation.
  4. It can treat snakebite.
  5. This herb inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
  6. Those with a toothache can rinse with the decoction.
  7. there have been reports of abdominal pain, and diarrhea following ingestion of this herb. The fruit has caused dizziness, blurred vision and vomiting.