Largeleaf Gentian Root, Root of Largeleaf Gentian
Radix Gentianae Macrophyllae, Gentianae Macrophyllae Radix
Qin Jiao

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Pungent; bitter; calm

Part(s) used

Dried root

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To relieve rheumatic conditions, and to remove damp-heat.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Wind-damp impediment pain, hypertonicity of sinews and vessels, aching pain in joints, late afternoon tidal fever, child gan accumulation with fever.