Hemiphragma, A bi ra ཨ་བི་ར A bi ra (Tibet)Bian Da Xiu Qiu (TCM) Hemiphragma heterophyllumWallich, N., Tentamen florae Napalensis illustratae (1826) Hemiphragma heterophyllum(Photo by Vinayaraj) (Wikimedia) Botanical name: Hemiphragma heterophyllum Parts used: Whole Herb or Root Temperature & Taste: Cool, dry. Sweet (Warm in TCM) Classification: Uses: 1. Clears Wind-Damp, Opens the Channels, Eases Pain: (TCM, Tibet)-Wind-Damp muscle and joint pain (TCM)-Lower back pain (Tibet)-Gout, Arthritis, Rheumatism-Elephantiasis-Wind and Blood disorders with pain and swelling of the legs and feet (Tibet)-suitable for Hot or cold types depending on the herbs it is used with; also cases with Blood stagnation-regarded as relaxing tendons and opening the collaterals (TCM)2. Clears Heat, Resists Poison: (TCM)-Cold, Influenza-Toxic Sores, Painful swellings (internally and topically)-Sore and swollen Throat or Gums, Tonsillitis-Tetanus3. Moves the Blood, Eases Pain: (TCM)-Trauma, Bruising-Amenorrhea; regulates Menstruation-Menstrual or abdominal pain-regulates blood circulation4. Benefits Qi: (Tibetan)-used to restore strength and is rejuvenative-Ripe fruits are used to increase strength-Neurasthenia5. Externally:-Eczema, Toxic sores, Scrofula, Damp toxin-decoction as a mouth wash for mouth sores, stomatitis, toothache etc Dose: Decoction: 10–15 gramsPowder: 2–5 gramsInfused in wine for Rheumatism, Lumbago etc. Main Combinations: 1. Neurasthenia, take with cooked Egg (TCM)2. Rheumatism, Lower Back pain, infuse in alcohol and take some…

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