Quick Facts
| Latin Name | Homalomenae Rhizoma |
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| Chinese Name & Pinyin | 千年健 · Qian Nian Jian |
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| Medicinal Part | Roots and rhizomes |
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| Efficacy Category | Wind-damp dispelling |
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| Botanical Origin | The dried rhizome of Homalomena occulta (Lour.) Schott.(Araceae) |
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| Nature & Flavour | Bitter, Acrid; Warm |
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| Channels Entered | Liver, Kidney |
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What Is Qian Nian Jian?
Qian Nian Jian (Obscuteed Homalomena Rhizome) is a medicinal herb of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Primarily produced in the Chinese provinces of Yunnan, Guangxi.
Nature & Flavour: Bitter, Acrid; Warm
Channels Entered: Liver, Kidney
Qian Nian Jian: Materia Medica Profile
Identification & Quality Standard
Homalomenae Rhizoma
Botanical Origin
The dried rhizome of Homalomena occulta (Lour.) Schott.(Araceae)
Production Regions
Primarily produced in the Chinese provinces of Yunnan, Guangxi.
Quality Requirements
Superior medicinal material is large, firm, reddish-brown, with potent fragrance.
Macroscopic Features
Cylindrical or slightly fat curved shape. 15~40cm long, 0.8~2cm diameter. Externally reddish-brown or yellowish-brown, rough, with numerous wrinkled longitudinal lines and yellowish-white fiber bundles. Brittle texture, easily broken, fractured surface is reddish-brown, with numerous exposed fiber bundles, scattered fiber bundles, with round lustrous oil spots. Fragrant odor, acrid, slightly bitter taste.
Traditional TCM Properties
Bitter, Acrid; WarmLiverKidney
Traditional Functions
Dispels wind-dampness and strengthens the tendons and bone.
How Qian Nian Jian Is Used in TCM
In the Chinese materia medica, Qian Nian Jian is classified among the Wind-damp dispelling herbs.
Medical Disclaimer — This article is provided for educational purposes only and describes traditional Chinese medicine concepts. It is not medical advice, and it is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Always consult a qualified practitioner before using any herb, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or managing a diagnosed condition.
