Ba Jiao Lian八角莲
Rhizoma Dysosmae PleinathaeSixangular Dysosma Rhizome
- Toxic
Also known asRhizoma Podophylli
- Category
- Herbs that Clear Heat and Detoxify
- Nature
- neutral, cool
- Taste
- bitter, pungent
- Channels entered
- Lung, Liver
- Dosage
- 6–12 g
Actions & indications
- Removes toxic Heat, resolves Phlegm, disperses nodulation, removes Stagnation and reduces swelling
- Carbuncles, furuncles, scrofula, sore, boils, tumors, snake bites, insect bites
- Cough, acute tonsillitis, sore throat, venereal disease
- External and Internal trauma, arthralgia
Contraindications
- Not to be used during pregnancy.
- Contraindicated for those who are weak or debilitated.
Notes
- Studies have shown it inhibits cancer cell growth.
- It is reported to expel pathogenic factors, reduce various forms of poisoning, expel a dead fetus, and treat pernicious malaria.
- It is a strong herb, treating poison with poison.
- A saying holds that whoever truly understands this herb need not fear sleeping beside venomous snakes.