Description
Qin Jiao (Radix Gentianae macrophyllae)
Properties: bitter, acrid, slightly cold
Channels: Gallbladder, Liver, Stomach
Key Characteristics: Dispels wind-damp (but less drying than most herbs for this), stops tidal fever and steaming bone disorder. Clears heat from deficiency, moistens the Intestines and unblocks bowels.