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Notopterygium Root (Rhizoma seu Radix Notopterygii)

Location found

In provinces of Sichuan, Gansu and Yunnan, China

Flavor & Property

Pungent and bitter; warm

Effects

Diaphoresis, dispersing cold and relieving pain

Use

For cold, fever, headache and general pain

* used with ledebouriella, dahurian angelica and asarum

Arthralgia

* used with pubescent angelica, ledebouriella root, chastetree fruit etc.

Dosage & Administration

3-10 (boiled in water for oral use)

Precaution & Contractindication

Deficiency syndromes of qi and blood; dry throat

Note: It is important to be evaluated by a health professional before taking this drug.

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