Gangmeigen (Ilex asprella Rx): Which Herb Class and Dose?

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Hi David

 

> Phil, ... Are you saying that Gangmeigen (Wan Dian Jin) doesn't have

> a regulate as indicated in Chen's book?

 

My notes (frrom WWW) put Gangmeigen in the " Qingre Jiedu, Clear Heat;

Resolve Toxin " Class and not in the " Rectify Qi " class. See:

http://tinyurl.com/yg6vqg [note the characters marked in red]

 

In the actions and uses notes (sent earlier) there is no mention of Qi Stag

as an indication.

 

If others would like to correct this, please do so.

 

> Or are you disagreeing with the dosage. The dosage you cite seems

> more in line with the herb's usage in Gan Mao Ling than Chen's

> dosage.

 

The dose of 15-30g is from WWW. See: http://tinyurl.com/tdlan

 

You may be correct that the dose of 30-60g refers to its inclusion rate with

other Hbs in a formula.

 

> I am not questioning your authority, just trying to get a handle on

> how this herb works.

 

Hey, David! I am no authority on herbs! I am only a long-term TCM/CHM

student.

 

My sources (for my notes) are mainly in English, Chinese (with the help of

Wenlin & NJStar), and European languages (French, German, Italian,

Spanish - with the help of Babelfish or Google Translate).

 

All my mails to the List are for discussion / criticism by more expert

members!

 

> Many thanks for your knowledge and willingness to share on this

> somewhat illusive herb. Sincerely, David

 

I know pitifully little but I know how to find data if a question on the List

interests me. When I get the data, I add a summary to my notes (all digital).

 

Best regards,