Qin Jiao

Gentianae Qinjiao, Radix

Properties: BITTER - COLD
Dosage: 4.5-12g.
Meridian: GALLBLADDER, LIVER, STOMACH

-dispel wind-cold/hot-Damp, soothes sinews (muscle cramping) in extremities
-clears deficient heat -paralysis caused by stroke

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