Luo Shi Teng

1 TASTE
Bitter and slightly cold

2 MERIDIANS
Heart and liver

3 FUNCTIONS
1.To dispel wind and dampness and clear the collaterals;2. To cool the blood and reduce swelling

4 INDICATIONS
1. Wind-damp obstruction syndrome manifested as rheumatic pain, spasm of the muscles and contraction of tendons. Chinese starjasmine (Luo Shi Teng) is used with Acanthopanax bark (Wu Jia Pi) and cyathula root (Niu Xi).2.Sore throat and abscess. Chinese starjasmine (Luoshiteng) is used with Honeylocust thorn (Zao Jiao Ci), Trichosanthes fruit (Gua Lou), Frankincense (Ru Xiang) and Myrrh (Mo Yao) in the formula Zitong Linbao San.

5 DOSAGE
6-15g