Da Huang (Jiu Zhi)

Da Huang (Jiu Zhi)


  • Chineese Name: 大黄(酒炙)
  • Pin Yin Name: Da Huang (Jiu Zhi)
  • Latin Name: Radix et Rhizoma Rhei (cum vino tost.)
  • Natures: slightly Cold
  • Taste: Bitter, Aromatic, slightly Acrid/Pungent
  • Chanels Entered: Spleen, Stomach, Large Intestine, Liver, Pericardium
Attacking Precipitant (Strong Purging) Medicinals (Gong Xia Yao)
Downward-Draining (Purgative) Medicinals (Xie Xia Yao)
from 3 to 20
Activates Blood and dissipates Stasis
Regulates menstruation
Favors the feces
Clarifies Heat
Smoothens the throat