Cynanchum paniculatum, Xu Chang Qing 徐長卿 Paniculate Swallow-wortXu Chang Qing (TCM) Botanical name: Cynanchum paniculatum (syn. Vincetoxicum pycnostelma) Parts used: Root and Rhizome Temperature & Taste: Warm, dry. Pungent Classification: D. Clear Wind and Damp Uses: 1. Clears Wind-Damp, Moves the Blood, Relieves Pain: (TCM)-Wind-Damp painful obstruction of the Joints and Muscles-Arthritis, Rheumatism, Rheumatic arthralgia-Lower Back Pain-Trauma2. Moves the Blood, Clears Stasis, Relieves Pain: (TCM)-Dysmenorrhea-also continuous Uterine bleeding, Leukorrhea-Trauma, Bruising; Pain following Surgery3. Clears Damp, Warms the Stomach: (TCM)-Cold-Damp abdominal pain-Diarrhea due to the food and water from an unfamiliar environment (such as travelers experience)4. Clears Toxin, Relieves Swelling, Stops Itching: (TCM)-stubborn, chronic Itching, Eczema, Urticaria, Pruritus, Herpes Zoster; internally and topically (wash or tincture)-poisonous bites of Snakes, Rabid Dogs and other venomous bites-traditionally for Malarial disorders5. Externally:-applied topically to itchy skin conditions (powder, wash or tincture)-applied topically to poisonous bites including Snake Bite-toothache, strong decoction used as a mouthwash; it can be taken internally also Dose: Infusion of Brief Decoction: 3–12 grams Comment: According to Bensky, Cynanchum paniculatum Xu Chang Qing is used a local variety of Cynanchum atratum Bai Wei. However, their uses are different. Main Combinations: 1. Wind-Damp Joint pain:i. Cynanchum paniculatum Xu Chang Qing with Acanthopanax…

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