Lang Du狼毒
Radix Alocasiae seu EuphorbiaeAlocasin
- Toxic
Also known asRadix Euphorbiae Pallash · Radix Euphorbiae Ebracteolatae · Radix Stellariae · Chinese Wolfbane · Arrow Poison
- Category
- Herbs that expel parasites
- Nature
- neutral
- Taste
- bitter, pungent
- Channels entered
- Lung, Heart
- Secondary channels
- Liver, Spleen
- Dosage
- 0.9–2.4 g
Actions & indications
- Removes Phlegm and disperses accumulation
- Phlegm-Damp Retention
- Food Stagnation
- Abdominal masses, edema, abdominal distension, anal fistula
- Cough with dyspnea, swelling of the chest and abdomen, scrofula, cutaneous tuberculosis, chronic bronchitis
- Kills Intestinal parasites and alleviates pain
- Scabies, roundworms and verminosis
Contraindications
- Use caution when taken over a long period.
- Use cautiously with gastrointestinal ulcers.
- Avoid exceeding the recommended dose.
- Contraindicated in pregnancy.
- Contraindicated for those who are constitutionally weak.
Incompatibilities
Its action is inhibited by Lithargyrum Mi Tuo Seng.
Notes
- It can be crushed into a juice or ground into a powder for external use.
- Research indicates it inhibits cancer cell growth and eases cancer-related pain.
- It is reputed to resolve deep-seated carbuncles arising from parasites, as well as scrofula.