INDIVIDUAL HERBS

Pharmaceutical Latin: Caulis Piperis Kadsurae
Common English: Kadsura Pepper Stem
Futokadsura Stem
Herbs that Dispel Wind-Dampness
Taste Temperature Entering Meridians Dosage
Acrid
Bitter
Slightly Warm
(Warm)
Liver
Kidney
Lung
(Spleen)
6-20g
Tincture: 2-4ml
Actions Indications/Syndromes

Dispels Wind-Dampness and unblocks the channels

Wind-Cold-Damp Bi with stiff joints, lower back pain, sore knees and cramping of muscles and sinews

Disperses Cold and stops pain

Cold Invading Spleen and Stomach

Trauma pain
CONTRAINDICATIONS
INCOMPATIBILITIES
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Ram. Cinnamomi
Gui Zhi

Rx. Clematidis
Wei Ling Xian
Rx. Gentianae Macrophyllae
Qin Jiao

or

Rx. Gentianae Macrophyllae
Qin Jiao
Ram. Cinnamomi
Gui Zhi
Rx. Angelicae Sinensis
Dang Gui

Pain, impaired joint movement and spasms of the sinews due to Wind-Damp Bi.

Wind-Damp-Bi causing pain, spasms and numbness.

 

  1. Some sources say that his herb is contraindicated during pregnancy.
  2. Other sources say that this herb calms the fetus during pregnancy.
  3. Good quality is very aromatic.
  4. Both Hai Feng Teng and Caulis Trachelospermi Luo Shi Teng dispel Wind and promote the flow of Qi in the collaterals and are often used to treat restricted joint movement due to Wind-Dampness, cramps and spasms. Hai Feng Teng is slightly warm and a better choice when these disorders are not associated with Heat. Luo Shi Teng is cooling and preferred when Heat is a factor. It also cools the Blood and reduces swellings and is used for swollen, toxic sores and trauma leading to swelling and hematoma.