Kuan Jin Teng (Chinese Tinospora Stem)
Latin Name: Tinosporae Sinensis
Properties: bitter, slightly cold
Actions: dispels wind dampness, unblocks channels, relaxes sinews
Medical Indications: cramps and stiffness with heat signs in joints and back, traumatic injuries with painful swelling, redness and heat
Contraindications: none
Dosage: 9 to 15 grams
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