Qin Jiao

Latin name: Gentianae Qinjiao, Radix

Qin Jiao Also Known As: Gentiana Macrophylla Root, Bitter Root, Bitterwort, Gall Weed, Gentiana, Gentianae radix, Pale Gentian, Stemless Gentian, Yellow Gentian, Wild Gentian. Gentiana lutea; Gentiana acaulis.

Properties: BITTER - COLD

Dosage: 4.5-12g.

Meridians/Channels: GALLBLADDER, LIVER, STOMACH

• dispel wind-cold/hot-Damp, soothes sinews (muscle cramping) in extremities
• clears deficient heat
• paralysis caused by stroke

Also Used For: Orally, Qin Jiao is used for digestive disorders, such as loss of appetite, fullness, and flatulence. It is used orally for fever, for hysteria, to stimulate menstrual flow, as an anthelmintic, and antiseptic. Topically, Qin Jiao is used for treating wounds and cancer. In combination with European elder flower, verbena, cowslip flower, and sorrel, gentian is used orally for maintaining healthy sinuses and treating sinusitis. It is used in combination with other products for malaria. Traditional medicine, gentian has been used orally for diarrhea, gastritis, heartburn, and vomiting. In foods and beverages, gentian is used as an ingredient. In manufacturing, gentian is used in cosmetics.