TCM Materia Medica
The TCM herb "dan nan xing" which in english is "jack in the pulpit rhizome and bile", is categorized within the "herbs that cool and transform phlegm heat" functional grouping. It is thought to enter the liver, lung and spleen channels and exhibits bitter (ku) and cool taste/temperature properties.
Dosages and preparations will vary according to each individual and the overall approach of a formula, but generally this herb has the following dosage and/or preparation guidelines:
Of many possible clinical applications, it may be considered to influence the following issues/symptoms:
Dan Nan Xing has some precautions to be considered (see our precautions list).
While it may not always be included depending on the manufacturer or herbalist making the formula, dan nan xing is generally included in the following 5 formulas:
As noted above, dan nan xing is within the herbs that cool and transform phlegm heat functional group. All the herbs in this category are listed below.
(truncated intro "... used for phlegm-heat and dry-phlegm patterns - coughs, scrofula, goiters (stagnant phlegm-fire in the channel), convulsions. )".
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