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134. Qin Jiao (Gentiana Macrophylla)
It belongs to the Gentianaceae family, but tastes much better than Gentian.
After entering the mouth, my calf muscles twitched twice. Indeed, the body felt slightly cold, but whether it can relieve bi syndrome is somewhat doubtful.
It feels more like a milder version of Gentian.
135. Fang Ji (Stephania Tetrandra)
Fen Fang Ji = Han Fang Ji: non-toxic
Guang Fang Ji = Mu Fang Ji: toxic (Aristolochiaceae family)
For some reason, after soaking in water, it smells a bit like Fuling pickled mustard.
After drinking, the body clearly feels cool, with the elbow, wrist, knee, and ankle feeling cool one after another. When the spine is still, there is no special sensation, but when actively moved, it feels more flexible.
Efficacy: Clears heat and relieves bi syndrome, promotes urination and reduces swelling. Tetrandrine itself has antipyretic, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory effects, can inhibit autoimmune responses, and also dilates blood vessels.
136. Sang Zhi (Mulberry Twig)
The water brewed tastes somewhat like Huang Qi (Astragalus), but a fresher version. When tasted carefully, you can also detect a slight mulberry leaf flavor (very subtle).
Because its warm nature is not obvious, it is classified under dispelling wind-damp-heat herbs, which is actually not very appropriate.
Efficacy: It is actually of the same category as Can Sha (silkworm feces), with the effect of mildly nourishing and moisturizing the joints.