Homalomena, Qian Nian Jian 千年健 Qian Nian Jian (TCM) Homalomena occultaThe botanical cabinet (Loddiges) (1827) Homalomena aromaticaCurtis’s Botanical Magazine, vol. 49 (1822) Botanical name: Homalomena occulta (syn. Calla occulta, Zantedeschia occulta)H. aromatica (syn. H. kelungensis) is used in neighbouring countries (incl. Bangladesh), and has similar appearance and uses. Parts used: Rhizome Temperature & Taste: Warm, dry. Pungent, Bitter Classification: D. Clear Wind and Damp Uses: 1. Clears Wind-Damp, Strengthens Sinews and Bones:-Wind-Cold-Damp joint and muscle Pain with pain, numbness, spasms-Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis-especially useful for chronic cases, cases with deficiency, and the elderly-H. aromatica is also used for Gout and Rheumatism2. Moves the Blood, Clears Stasis, Reduces Swelling:-pain and swelling associated with Trauma-Abscesses, Swollen Sores3. Warms the Stomach:-Stomach pain from Cold4. Externally:-as a wash for Wind-Damp joint and muscles pain Dose: Decoction: 4–9 gramsOften infused in wine for Joint disease Main Combinations: 1. Wind-Damp Joint Pain:i. Joint or muscle pain, lower back pain, especially in the elderly with Spatholobi Ji Xue Teng, Lycium Gou Qi Ziii. Joint or muscle pain, lower back pain, especially in the elderly with Achyranthes Niu Xi, Acanthopanax Wu Jia Piiii. Wind-Cold-Damp Joint pain, Homalomena Qian Nian Jian, Myrrh (Mo Yao), Frankincense (Ru Xiang), Pyrite (Zi…

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