LONG DAN CAO
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Radix Gentianae Longdancao

Nomenclature

LONG DAN CAO
龍膽草
Radix Gentianae Longdancao
Other Names

Gentianae Longdancao


Properties:

Bitter
Liver / LR Gall Bladder / GB Stomach / ST


Dosage and Toxicity

3 - 8gm
max - 15 gm


Functions

Clears heat and dries dampness in the Liver / LR / LV / LVand Gall Bladder / GB
Sedates Liver / LR / LV / LVfire
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Footnotes: can damage Stomach / ST

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