Jiu Jie Chang Pu - Altaica Rhizome

Jiu Jie Chang Pu TCM Herb Classifications and Usages

The TCM herb "jiu jie chang pu" which in english is "altaica rhizome", is categorized within the "herbs that open orifices" functional grouping. It is thought to enter the heart, liver, spleen and stomach channels and exhibits acrid and warm (wen) taste/temperature properties.

Dosages and preparations will vary according to each individual and the overall approach of a formula, but generally this herb has the following dosage and/or preparation guidelines:

Of many possible clinical applications, it may be considered to influence the following issues/symptoms:

Jiu Jie Chang Pu has some precautions to be considered (see our precautions list).

A single herb is not often thought of as an empirical way to influence a TCM diagnostic pattern. Jiu Jie Chang Pu, however, is a strong candidate to be considered when needing to influence liver wind, phlegm misting the heart and/or spleen and stomach damp heat.

Jiu Jie Chang Pu may potentially be used, in coordination with a well tailored formula (in most cases), to influence the following conditions: abdominal pain, arthritis (bi syndromes), convulsions, deafness (hearing loss), psychiatric issues and/or tinnitus