Name
Deng Zhan Xi Xin (Herba Erigerontis)
The Effect of 灯盏细辛
Property
Pungent, slightly bitter, warm; liver and heart meridians entered.
Actions
Activate blood, dredge meridians to alleviate pain, dispel wind and cold.
Indications
Headache, toothache, rheumatic arthritis, apoplexy, hemiplegia, angina pectoris.
Dosage and Administrations
Decoct 9~15 g, or pounded into powder to steam with egg. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying.