Description
Long Dan — Gentian Root
Long Dan is a classical extreme bitter root, traditionally used to drain liver and gallbladder damp-heat.
Source & Preparation
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Herb: Radix Gentianae (Gentiana scabra), single-herb concentrated granules
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Traditional category: Heat-clearing and drying herbs
Please refer to the product label for concentration ratio and exact contents.
Traditional Use in TCM
In TCM, Long Dan is traditionally used to clear liver-gallbladder fire and dry damp-heat — classically indicated for red eyes, deafness, hypochondriac pain, bitter taste and genital damp itching or discharge.
How Single-Herb Granules Are Used
Single-herb granules can be taken alone or combined with other single herbs into a custom formula, as TCM practitioners typically prescribe.
Who This Herb Is Traditionally NOT For
Not traditionally recommended for spleen-stomach deficiency cold, or for yin-deficiency fire; its extreme bitterness and coldness may severely damage spleen yang.
How to Use
Dissolve the labeled amount in about 150 ml of warm water, typically twice daily.
This product is a concentrated granule with an approximate 5:1 extraction ratio (may vary slightly between products, typically ranging from 5:1 to 10:1). Please follow the recommended dosage on the label or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
