Soroseris, Srol gong སྲོལ་གོང་ Srol gong  (Tibet)Kong Tong Can  空桶参 (TCM) Soroseris hookeriana (or S. hirsuta)(Photo by Ed Shaw) (Flickr) Botanical name: Soroseris spp.Several herbs supply different varieties of Srol gong in Tibetan Medicine: Srol gong ser po (Yellow): Soroseris hookeriana, S. hirsuta, S. umbrella; S. pumila is used in Nepal Srol gong smug po (Blue): Syncalathium haulaguchi (S. kawaguchii?) Srol gong sngon po: Lactuca sibirica (Siberian Lettuce), Syncalathium kawaguchii Saussurea stella has also been listed, possibly an alternate source or substitute. Parts used: Whole herb Temperature & Taste: Neutral/Cool, dry. Bitter, slightly Pungent Classification: Uses: 1. Clears Wind-Heat, Resists Poison::-Sore Throat, Fever-Mastitis-Carbuncles, Boils, Abscesses-Poison; Hot disorders from poisoning, Food Poisoning-Headache, Dizziness from Wind-Heat-Pain in upper body from Wind-Heat-also recently for Hypertension2. Clears Heat, Benefits the Lungs, Stops Cough:-Cough, Bronchitis-Pulmonary Tuberculosis, Hemoptysis3. Moves the Blood, Promotes Healing, Benefits the Bones:-Fractures-Rheumatism, Arthritis-Head injuries-Bruising and Trauma with Swelling and Pain4. Regulates Menstruation, Stops Bleeding:–irregular menstruation-leukorrhea5. Externally:-Eczema-Boils-Snake and other toxic bites-Red eyes (as a wash) Dose: Powder: 1–3 gramsDecoction: 6–12 grams Main Combinations: 1. Acute Cough:i. Soroseris, Licorice, Almond kernelii. Soroseris, Loquat leaf (Pi Pa Ye), Bupleurum Chai Hu 2. Mastitis, Soroseris with Trichosanthes Gua Lou (12 grams each) Major Formulas: Cautions: None…

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