Cynanchum, Bái Wēi, 白薇, Radix Cynanchi Atrati

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Health Benefits
For: Hot flashes • Postpartum fever • Dysuria • Bloody urine • Cough • Night heat morning chills
Attributes: Circulatory • Antibiotic
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Constituents: 
Cynatratoside • Atratoside • Cynarersicoside • Glaucogenin

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Other Names: Variety: Cynanchum versicolor Bge
Plant Family:
Pharmacopeias: Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing
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Cynanchum atratum Bge is not in the USDA Plant Database.  Drill down via USDA Interactive Map:

USA: Cynanchum atratum Bge USDA Zones:  

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Category: Clear Deficiency Heat 
English: Cynanchum    Pinyin:  Bai Wei      Pharmaceutical: Radix Cynanchi Atrati  
Organs: Stomach • Liver      Temperature: Cold  
Taste: Salty • Bitter      Toxicity:   
Patterns: Ying level heat • Steaming bone disorder with night sweats • Blood heat • Dysuria • Lin Zheng • Postpartum heat • Lung heat 
Actions:  Clear lung heat • Cool blood • Promote urination • Relieve steaming bone disorder
Indications: Lin Zheng • Steaming bone disorder • Blood heat • Dysuria • Lung heat • Yin deficiency • Blood deficiency
Contraindications: Spleen and Stomach deficiency cold
Typical Dosage: 3g to 12g • Maximum dosage is 30g          Guidelines
Parts Used: Root  
Other:
Combine With Purpose
Formulas with Bai Wei

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Potential Drug Interactions

Herbal medicine may interact negatively with pharma drugs and other herbs.  Examples below:

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Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience.  While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts,  variations may result from the numerous English translations.   Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs.  The information here is strictly for educational purposes. 

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