Ji Xue Teng (Millettia Root and Vine, Spatholobus)
Latin Name: Spatholobi Caulis
Properties: bitter, slightly sweet, warm
Actions: tonifies blood, invigorates channels and relaxes tendons
Medical Indications: gynecological disorders such as amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, irregular menses caused by deficiency or blood stasis, rheumatoid arthritis, numbness, vertigo, paralysis
Contraindications: not to be used during pregnancy, not to be used during heavy menses
Dosage: 10 to 20 grams
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