Handbook of Traditional Chinese Medicine(In 3 Volumes) by Chun-Su Yuan

Author:Chun-Su Yuan [Yuan, Chun-Su]
Language: eng
Format: epub, pdf
ISBN: 9789814571340
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
Published: 2014-09-18T16:00:00+00:00

(iv) Fragrant Solomonseal rhizome (Yu Zhu, )

Pharmaceutical Name: Rhizoma Polygonati odorati

Part Used: Rhizome

Properties: Sweet and neutral

Meridians: Lung and stomach

Functions: (a) To nourish Yin and moisten the lungs;

(b) To promote the production of body fluids and strengthen the stomach.

Application:

(a)Dry cough due to Lung-Yin deficiency, or thirst and intense hunger due to Stomach-Yin deficiency. Fragrant Solomonseal rhizome (Yu Zhu, ) is used with Glehnia root (Sha Shen, ), Ophiopogon root (Mai Dong, ), and Asparagus root (Tian Men Dong, ).

(b)Dosage: 6–12 g.

Cautions and Contraindications: This herb is contraindicated in cases with a deficient spleen or Phlegm-damp.

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