Gentian Root (Longdancao)
Drains damp-heat, drains Liver-Gallbladder fire.
Overview
Longdancao is bitter-cold—drains damp-heat, drains Liver-Gallbladder fire.
Nature & meridians
Bitter, cold; Liver and Gallbladder.
Key ideas
- Very cold/bitter—short courses under guidance.
Aromatherapy notes
Spleen deficiency cold—contraindicated in heavy doses.
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Data Source: Tianfu Aromatherapy Institute
Disclaimer: For health literacy only—not a substitute for medical care.