Homalomena
rhizome (Qiannianjian)
Pharmaceutical Name : Rhizoma Homalomenae
Botanical Name : Homalomena occulta (Lour.)
Schott
Common Name : Homalomena rhizome
Source of Earliest Record : Bencao Gangmu
Shiyi
Part Used & Method for Pharmaceutical
Preparations : The rhizomes are dug in spring
or autumn. After the fibrous roots have been
removed, the rhizomes are cleaned, dried in
the sun and cut into slices.
Properties & Taste : Bitter, pungent
and warm
Meridians : Liver and kidney
Functions :
1. To dispel wind and dampness;
2. To strengthen tendons and bones
Indications & Combinations: Wind-damp
obstruction syndrome manifested as cold sensation
and pain in the lower back and knees and spasms
or numbness of the lower limbs. Homalomena
rhizome (Qiannianjian) is soaked in wine with
Tiger's bone (Hugu), Cyathula root (Niuxi)
and Wolfberry fruit (Gouqizi).
Dosage: 5-10 g |
