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142. Old Crane Grass (老鹳草)
The taste has similarities with Clematis (威灵仙).
It has certain tonic effects, mainly nourishing the muscles (tendons), targeting the liver, especially the right liver.
It is suitable for arthralgia caused by malnourishment of tendons, bones, and meridians. The difference from Clematis is that Clematis has stronger power and more potent dispersing action, equally focusing on tendons and bones, but its effect is shorter-lasting; Old Crane Grass has milder strength and weaker dispersing power, mainly nourishing the tendons, but its effect lasts longer—the biggest difference is that Clematis mobilizes the kidneys, while Old Crane Grass mobilizes the liver. Clinically, the choice should also depend on the relative strength of the patient’s liver and kidneys.
143. Mountain-penetrating Dragon (穿山龙)
A bitter Smilax, with a mediocre taste.
It has strong dispersing power, first unblocking the bladder meridian at the back, then spreading to the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar vertebrae, ribs, upper limbs, and lower limbs—reaching everywhere, dispelling evil without harming the healthy.
Modern research shows that Dioscin (Dioscorea saponin) has immunosuppressive functions and quickly controls inflammatory responses; thus, it can be used for various arthralgias, which also explains its efficacy in treating asthma.
144. Loofah Sponge (丝瓜络)
The water buffalo horn’s dung smell is really strong—even after many days, if the soaked water is lighter in smell, it can’t suppress the odor.
After enabling root access and artificially filtering out the dung smell, it tastes quite good, slightly sweet, and the body feels mildly cooling. It quickly clears metabolic wastes and inflammatory factors inside the body, from head to toe, and the mind becomes calmer.
Effects: Clears metabolic wastes and inflammatory factors, unblocks meridians and relieves pain, promotes blood circulation, and stimulates lactation are all derived effects.