Yang Ti (Gen)羊蹄
Radix Rumicis JaponiciDock
- Slightly toxic
Also known asJapanese Dock Root · Rumex
- Category
- Herbs that stop bleeding
- Nature
- cold
- Taste
- bitter, sour
- Channels entered
- Heart, Liver, Large Intestine, San Jiao
- Dosage
- 9–19 g
Actions & indications
- Clears Heat and removes toxicity
- Alopecia, toxic swelling, sore throat, ulceration
- Cools the Blood and stops bleeding
- Hemorrhage, hemorrhoids, purpura
- Promotes urination
- Jaundice, edema
- Relieves constipation
- Constipation
- Eliminates parasites
- Scabies
Contraindications
- Not for use in newborns.
- Use caution during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Notes
- It has traditionally been used for nosebleed, uterine bleeding, chronic hepatitis, anal inflammation and constipation.
- One source states that it expels parasites and treats scabies and similar conditions by strengthening the functions of the Spleen, Lung and Large Intestine channels.
- A small dose slows Large Intestine motility, whereas a large dose increases it and produces a laxative effect.
- It inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
- Taken internally, its effects resemble those of Rx. et Rz. Rhei Da Huang.
- Freshly squeezed juice from the herb is effective against skin fungal infection, hemorrhoids, mammary gland inflammation and eczema.
- Taken internally, it causes diarrhea.
- For external use, Da Huang is not an appropriate substitute for Yang Ti.
- For constipation: decoct 8g of Yang Ti with 3g Rx. Glycyrrhizae Gan Cao in 300cc of water, reduce to 150cc, and take orally.