Sinomenium, Qing Feng Teng 青风藤 Qing Feng Teng (TCM) Iwasaki, T., Honzo zufu (1916-1921) Botanical name: Sinomenium acutum, Sinomenium acutum var. cinerum Parts used: Vine Temperature & Taste: Neutral. Bitter, Pungent Classification: D. Clear Wind and Damp Uses: 1. Clears Wind-Damp, Stops Pain:-painful obstruction of the muscle and joints; Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis-edema, swelling and pain of the legs2. Settles Wind:-Paralysis-Hypertension (strong proven effect)-Arrhythmia-Pruritus3. Stops Cough and Wheezing:-Cough, Spasmodic Cough, Wheezing-this is not a traditional use but has been demonstrated by research Dose: It is often added to alcohol or used in tincture form.Decoction: 6–12 grams Comment: Sinomenium Qing Feng Tang has demonstrated potent analgesic effect, being up to 40% as strong as morphine but with no dependence and a slower tolerance.It has also demonstrated a potent anti-hypertensive effect causing a rapid decrease in blood pressure. However, tolerance develops with repeated administration. Substitutes: Stephania Han Fang Ji Main Combinations: 1. Wind-Damp muscle and joint pain, Rheumatoid Arthritis:i. Sinomenium Qing Feng Tang with Clematis Wei Ling Xian, Angelica pubescens Du Huoii. Sinomenium Qing Feng Tang with Cyathula Chuan Niu Xi, Dipsacus Xu Duan, Drynaria Gu Sui Bu2. Hypertension, Sinomenium Qing Feng Tang with Mistletoe (Sang Ji Sheng), Self Heal (Xia Ku Cao)…

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