Qiang Huo

Notopterygii, Rhizome et Radix

Properties: PUNGENT, BITTER, AROMATIC - WARM
Dosage: 6-15g.
Meridian: BLADDER, KIDNEY

-release exterior, disperse cold - chills, fever, headache, damp body ache
-unblocks painful obstruction – wind-cold-damp pain
-guiding herb to governing vessel and greater yang channel

Reference
Benskey & Gamble 1986, Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica, Seattle Washington, Eastland Press