INDIVIDUAL HERBS

Pharmaceutical Latin: Radix Tinosporae
Common English: Tinospora
Arrow-Shaped Tinospora Root
Hairy Stalk Tinospora Root
Herbs that Clear Heat and Eliminate Toxins
Taste Temperature Entering Meridians Dosage
Bitter
Acrid
Mild
Cold
Lung
Large Intestine
Heart
Stomach
3-10g
Tincture: 1-3ml
Actions Indications/Syndromes

Clears Heat, soothes the throat, eliminates toxins and alleviates pain

Throat disorders due to Heat such as soreness, swelling and abscesses, cough, aphonia, acute laryngitis, sore throat, aphthae, conjunctivitis

Gastrointestinal disorders due to Stomach Heat such as abdominal pain and diarrhea, vomiting, epistaxis

Topically for dermatological disorders such as cellulitis, carbuncles, furuncles, sores, snake bites, mosquito and other insect bites, ulcers and incised wound toxins

CONTRAINDICATIONS
  • Use with caution for those with Spleen and Stomach Deficiencies.
INCOMPATIBILITIES
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Rx. Isatidis
Ban Lan Gen
Fol. Isatidis
Da Qing Ye

 

Sore throat

 

 

  • This herb can be used alone for sore throat.
  • This herb inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
  • Mix with vinegar and apply topically for swelling, carbuncles and furuncles.
  • When sliced and kept in the mouth, this herb is indicated for Internal and External Heat Stagnation., general poisoning, malaria, sore throat and toothache.