Categories: Herbs

Long Dan Cao

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1 Also Known As:
2 Long Dan Cao
- 2.1 Also Used For

Also Known As:

Bitter Root, Bitterwort, Gall Weed, Gentiana, Gentianae radix, Pale Gentian, Stemless Gentian, Yellow Gentian, Wild Gentian. Gentiana lutea; Gentiana acaulis.
Family: Gentianaceae.

Long Dan Cao

Properties: BITTER – COLD

Dosage: 3 – 9g.

Chinese Gentian Root

Meridian: GALLBLADDER, LIVER, STOMACH

(Gentiana)

-drain damp heat from liver and gallbladder – red-swollen-sore throat/eyes/ears, jaundice, painful-swollen genitals, leucorrhea

-clears ascending liver fire – headache, red eyes, fever, spasm, convulsions

Also Used For

Orally, Long Dan Cao/Gentian is used for digestive disorders, such as loss of appetite, fullness, and flatulence. It is used orally for fever, for hysteria, to stimulate menstrual flow, as an anthelmintic, and antiseptic.
Topically, Long Dan Cao/Gentian is used for treating wounds and cancer.
Combination with European elder flower, verbena, cowslip flower, and sorrel, gentian is used orally for maintaining healthy sinuses and treating sinusitis. It is used in combination with other products for malaria.
In traditional medicine, Long Dan Cao/Gentian has been used orally for diarrhea, gastritis, heartburn, and vomiting.
Foods and Beverages, Long Dan Cao/Gentian is used as an ingredient.
In manufacturing, Long Dan Cao/Gentian is used in cosmetics.

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Lorna McFadden, DCH

I have been a certified dental assistant for the past 16 years. Over that time I have been interested in many of the healing arts. In 1993, I became a reflexologist and continued to study other forms of alternative health. My passion for Homeopathy began when I was treated by a homeopath in 1998. I really resonated with the philosophy and treatment of homeopathy. Only after a few consultations I knew I had to become involved and help heal others. With restored health and a great deal of energy, I am driven to study this wonderful healing art. I have successfully completed the first milestone in my homeopathic career by graduating from the Vancouver Homeopathic Academy. I hope to write my Certification of Classical Homeopathy in the next few years. I am a member of the West Coast Homeopathic Society and regularly attend study sessions to stay updated and educated. I also attend local trade shows and educate the public on Homeopathy. I am recently married and reside in Langley with two cats and a golden retriever named Montana. My animals are wonderful homeopathic patients.