Note: the actions, contraindications and usage sections are currently published in Arabic (primary market content); translations are in progress. Herb name, nature, taste and meridians are shown as is.

Xuan Shen

玄参 Xuan Shen

Scrophulariae Radix

Nature

微寒

Taste

甘、苦、咸

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Meridians

肺 · 胃 · 肾

💊 Actions

Cools the blood, resolves toxins, nourishes and moistens, for sores, neck masses, and dry cough.

Contraindications

⚠️ Do not combine with Veratrum (traditional incompatibility); contraindicated in damp phlegm.

📖 Usage & Dosage

9-15 grams.

🏠 Deep Black Root

The "Black Root" was known in ancient Arab medicine as "Shuwaynan" and held an important medicinal status.