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Ge Shan Xiao

Unknown

Pinyin: Ge Shan Xiao Latin: Radix Cynanchi Auriculati
Leather Eater Seutera (English)

☯ TCM Properties

Category: relieving_food_stagnation
Temperature: neutral
Taste: sweet, bitter
Meridians: spleen, stomach, liver, kidney
Functions:

Nourishes Yin , invigorates the spleen and promotes digestion; Regulates the Liver

Botanical Description

Ge Shan Xiao ("across-the-mountain whistle/echo") is a regional folk-medicine name that cannot be reliably matched to a single botanical species in the principal modern references consulted. The same name has been applied in different districts to disparate species, and Bensky and Gamble, the Chinese Pharmacopoeia and the standard Zhong Yao Da Ci Dian entries consulted do not provide an unambiguous identification. Without verified correspondence, no morphology, parts used or therapeutic actions can responsibly be given. The entry is treated as botanically unidentifiable.

Dosage

Form Amount Frequency Duration Population Notes
decoction 6-12g Daily

Cultural & Historical Context

Traditional American Uses

None Documented

Important Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using any herbal remedy, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or taking medications.