Long Dan Cao

Long Dan Cao


  • Chineese Name: 龙胆草
  • Pin Yin Name: Long Dan Cao
  • Latin Name: Radix Gentianae
  • Natures: Cold
  • Taste: Bitter
  • Chanels Entered: Stomach, Gallbladder, Liver
Heat-Clearing Medicinals (Qing Re Yao)
Heat-Clearing and Dampness-Drying Medicinals (Qing Re Zao Shi Yao)
from 3 to 6
Clarifies the Heat and dries Dampness
Drains the Fire
Clarifies Heat
Dries Dampness
Clarifies the Liver and the Gallbladder
Clarifies the Liver
Stops convulsions
Stops spasms
Pushes back the Yellow (jaundice)