Periploca, Xiang Jia Pi Periploca, Xiang Jia Pi é¦™åŠ çš® Chinese Silkvine Xiang Jia Pi, Bei Wu Jia Pi (TCM) Periploca sepium; top, vine and leaves; bottom: flowersPhotos by Sten Botanical name: Periploca sepiumOther species are used similarly including P. calophylla (Greensnake Vine, Qing She Teng) Parts used: Root bark Temperature & Taste: Warm, dry. Pungent, Bitter. Toxic Classification: D. Clear Wind and Damp Uses: 1. Clears Wind-Damp, Benefits Bones and Sinews:-Wind-Damp muscle and joint pain; Arthritis, Rheumatism-spasms of the sinews2. Clears Damp, Promotes Urine:-Edema, Fluid Retention from Damp-Swelling of the legs3. Regulates Heart:-Palpitations, shortness of breath (Encyclopedia of TCM) Dose: 1. Begin with lower dose.2. Strictly avoid overdose.3. Do not use for more than 2–3 weeks without a break in treatment.Decoction: 2–3 grams (up to 6 grams daily has been used–Bensky)Substitute:1. This herb is sometimes used as a substitute for Acanthopanax Wu Jia Pi. Therefore, the latter can be used for Periploca Xiang Jia Pi.2. In India, P. calophylla is used similarly to Periploca Xiang Jia Pi. It is often used as a substitute for Hemidesmus indicus for Rheumatism and Joint diseases. This suggests the latter may be a suitable substitute for Periploca Xiang Jia Pi Main Combinations: 1. Wind-Damp…
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