Liang Mian Zhen
兩面針 liǎng miàn zhēn, "two-sided needles"

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Is this Herb effective in the clinic?

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	Tastes: Acrid , Bitter		Dosage: 4.5-9g decoct; 1.5-3 pills/powder

	Cautions: Do not use during pregnancy. Overdosage can lead to dizziness, abdominal pain, and vomiting. Sour foods should not be eaten while taking it. avoid use during Pregnancy		Meridians: Liver , Stomach
	Preparation: No preparation data at this time		Quality: Good quality - thick root bark and an intense odor
	Reference Source: Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (3rd edition) ('Bensky')		Notes: No notes at this time
	Formulas There are no known formulas that contain this herb at this time

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Pharmaceutical: Zanthoxyli Radix

Botanical: Zanthoxylum Nitidum Dc.

Japanese: ryōmenshin

Korean: yangmyeonchim

Common: shiny bramble, shiny prickly-ash

Temperature: Slightly Warm , Slightly Toxic

	+1 Mellissa Rudder (Rootdown Staff) Dispels wind and Unblocks the collaterals add comment

	+1 Mellissa Rudder (Rootdown Staff) Overcomes dampness and Stops pain add comment

	+1 Mellissa Rudder (Rootdown Staff) Wind damp painful obstruction add comment

	+1 Mellissa Rudder (Rootdown Staff) Pain in the sinews and bones add comment

	+1 Mellissa Rudder (Rootdown Staff) Throat pain add comment

	+1 Mellissa Rudder (Rootdown Staff) Abdominal pain add comment

Liang Mian Zhen兩面針 liǎng miàn zhēn, "two-sided needles"