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Pei Lan (佩蘭), the herb Eupatorium, aromatically transforms dampness, harmonises the middle burner and clears summerheat-damp; classically used when there is a sweet, greasy or sticky taste in the mouth from damp.
Latin / Pharmaceutical Name
Eupatorium fortunei (Herba Eupatorii)
Common English Name
Eupatorium / fortune eupatorium
Taste
Acrid
Temperature
Neutral
Channels Entered
Spleen, Stomach, Lung
Actions & Functions
- Aromatically transforms dampness and harmonises the middle
- Clears summerheat-damp
Indications
Damp obstructing the Spleen with fullness, nausea and a sweet, sticky taste in the mouth; and summerdamp.
Dosage
6-12 g in decoction (add near the end).
Common Combinations
Paired with Huo Xiang to transform damp and harmonise the middle.
Cautions & Contraindications
Avoid in yin and fluid deficiency.
