Paniculate Swallowwort Root

Chinese: 徐长卿
Pinyin: Xu Chang Qing
Latin: Radix Cynanchi Paniculati

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Known in TCM as Xu Chang Qing (徐长卿), this acrid, warm herb enters the Stomach and Liver. Traditionally, it dispels Wind and relieves pain; treats Wind-Damp Bi syndrome with joint pain, and traumatic injury pain, most often applied for joint pain, eczema, and snakebite. Modern research has identified Paeonol among its active constituents.

Part used: Root

Also Known As

Cynanchum paniculatum

Latin: Radix Cynanchi Paniculati | Pinyin: Xu Chang Qing | Chinese: 徐长卿

TCM Properties

Taste: acrid
Temperature: warm
Channels: Stomach, Liver

Traditional Use

Primary Actions

Dispels Wind and relieves pain; treats Wind-Damp Bi syndrome with joint pain, and traumatic injury pain
Invigorates Blood and stops itching; used for skin itching including eczema and for snakebite

Secondary Actions

Also indicated for toothache, abdominal pain, and chest pain from Qi and Blood stagnation

Classical References

Documented in later Chinese materia medica as a Wind-dispelling, pain-relieving root with a secondary detoxifying, anti-itch application

Modern Research

Active Compounds

Paeonol
Isopoiol
Xuchangqing glycosides A, B, C
Trace alkaloids

Studied Effects

Paeonol and related constituents modulate multiple inflammatory pathways, supporting traditional pain-relieving and anti-itch use
Network pharmacology studies have examined its mechanism in treating venomous snakebite
Anti-inflammatory activity relevant to Wind-Damp Bi syndrome documented across preclinical research

PubMed References

Cynanchum paniculatum and Its Major Active Constituents for Inflammatory-Related Diseases: A Review of Traditional Use, Multiple Pathway Modulations, and Clinical Applications

Safety & Interactions

Contraindications

Pregnancy

Cautions

Qi and Blood deficiency without Wind-Damp or stasis

Conditions

Joint Pain Traditional ★★★☆☆ JSON
Eczema Traditional ★★☆☆☆ JSON
Snakebite Traditional ★★☆☆☆ JSON
Toothache Traditional ★☆☆☆☆ JSON

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Paniculate Swallowwort Root used for?

Paniculate Swallowwort Root is traditionally used to Dispels Wind and relieves pain; treats Wind-Damp Bi syndrome with joint pain, and traumatic injury pain, Invigorates Blood and stops itching; used for skin itching including eczema and for snakebite. Research has investigated its effects on: Paeonol and related constituents modulate multiple inflammatory pathways, supporting traditional pain-relieving and anti-itch use; Network pharmacology studies have examined its mechanism in treating venomous snakebite.

What are other names for Paniculate Swallowwort Root?

Paniculate Swallowwort Root is also known as Cynanchum paniculatum. In TCM: 徐长卿 (Xu Chang Qing); Radix Cynanchi Paniculati.

Is Paniculate Swallowwort Root safe during pregnancy?

Paniculate Swallowwort Root is not recommended during pregnancy.

What are the contraindications for Paniculate Swallowwort Root?

Paniculate Swallowwort Root should not be used in: Pregnancy. Consult a qualified practitioner before use.