Shan Ci Gu山茨菇

Pseudobulbus Cremastrae/PleionesCremastra/Pleione

También conocido comoRhizoma Iphigeniae Indicae · Iphigenia · Shansigu Tuber

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Acciones & indicaciones

Clears Heat, resolves toxicity, reduces abscesses and dissipates nodules: Significant toxic lesions including sores, abscesses, carbuncles, scrofula and Phlegm nodules
Resolves toxicity, dissipates nodules and reduces swelling: Masses, primarily in the abdomen, including tumors

This herb's primary uses are treating swellings, attacking toxins at broken skin, resolving all manner of toxicity, and treating snake, insect and dog bites.
It is said to eliminate Phlegm, and because all unusual illnesses are held to arise from Phlegm, it is credited with treating all manner of unusual illness.
It is reputed to treat every type of cancerous swelling, especially adenocarcinoma.
It is particularly effective at clearing Heat and dispersing Stasis in carbuncles, furuncles, inflammation, urticaria, malignant sores, scrofula, and snake and dog bites.
It can be used both internally and topically.
Several highly toxic substances are often substituted for this herb, among them Iphigenia Bulb — bitter, warm, and entering the Lung channel, but very toxic. Its side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, stupor, chills and exhaustion; the dosage is 0.1-0.5g decocted or 1-3 drops as a tincture.