Zhu Sha Lian朱砂莲
Radix Aristolochiae Cinnabariae
Also known asRadix Aristolochiae Kaemferi
- Category
- Herbs that Clear Heat and Remove Toxicity
- Nature
- cold
- Taste
- bitter, pungent
- Channels entered
- Heart, Lung, Liver
- Dosage
- 5–10 g
Actions & indications
- Clears Heat and removes toxicity
- Sores and boils, snake bites, eruptive diseases, cancer
- Regulates Qi, invigorates the Blood, breaks up Blood Stasis and alleviates pain
- Diarrhea, toothache, chest pain, laryngalgia
Contraindications
Contraindicated in weak patients.
Notes
- It inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
- It is also said to reduce swelling.