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Gang Ban Gui

Unknown

Pinyin: Gang Ban Gui Latin: Herba Polygoni Perfoliati
Perfoliote Knotweed Herb (English)

☯ TCM Properties

Category: transforming_dampness
Temperature: neutral
Taste: sour, bitter
Meridians: lung, small_intestine, bladder
Functions:

Clears Heat and eliminates toxicity; Promotes diuresis and disperses swelling; Invigorates the Blood

Botanical Description

Gang Ban Gui is a regional folk-medicine name without a confirmed botanical identification in standard Chinese Materia Medica references. The name translates roughly as "steel-plank cassia" or similar, and may refer to a Cinnamomum-related bark or a Dalbergia-type wood in particular districts, but no authoritative source associates it with a single binomial. The Chinese Pharmacopoeia, Bensky and Gamble, and Flora of China do not list this name. Without a verified botanical referent, no reliable description of morphology, parts used or therapeutic actions can be given.

Dosage

Form Amount Frequency Duration Population Notes
decoction 9-15g 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.