Tian+Nan+Xing+(Arisaema)

[[image:http://www.plumdragonherbs.com/catalog/images/TianNanXing1.jpg align="right"]]Tian Nan Xing (Arisaema) ["Heavenly South Star""]
Category: Transform phlegm (heat) Nature : Warm, **Slightly toxic [must use prepared form]** Flavors: Acrid, Bitter, VERY dry Channels: **LR,** LU, SP

Functions: Dry damp & resolve phlegm; **Eliminate both internal & external wind** to relieve convulsion; reduce swelling & stop pain Indications: 1. Cough and distention in the chest due to **stubborn phlegm** 2. Epilepsy, tetanus, dizziness, and deviation of the mouth/eyes in wind-stroke due to **wind-phlegm** 3. Topically used for masses & carbuncles due to phlegm

Dosage: 5-10g. for prepared; 0.3-1g. for dry Contra: Caution during pregnancy Misc: **Antidote for consuming unprepared form of Tian Nan Xing: Sheng Jiang (30g.), Fang Feng (60g.), Gan Cao (15g.)**
 * Another prepared form (w/ pig bile) - Dan Nan Xing**

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