ancient wisdom Β· Herb
Nippon Yam Rhizome; Ningpo Yam Rhizome
Nippon Yam Rhizome; Ningpo Yam Rhizome. Class: Wind-Dampnessdispelling And Heatclearing Medicinal. Properties: Sweet; Bitter; Warm. Meridians: Liver; Kidney; Lung
πΏ Names
Pinyin Name
Chuan Shan Long
δΈζε (Chinese)
η©Ώε±±ιΎ
Latin Name
Rhizoma Dioscoreae Nipponicae; Dioscoreae Nipponicae Rhizoma
English Name
Nippon Yam Rhizome; Ningpo Yam Rhizome
Alias Names
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β― TCM Properties
Properties (ζ§ε³)
Sweet; Bitter; Warm
Meridians (ε½η»)
Liver; Kidney; Lung
Part Used
Rhizome
Therapeutic Class (EN)
Wind-Dampnessdispelling And Heatclearing Medicinal
εζεη±» (CN)
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π©Ί Clinical Profile
Function (εθ½)
1. to promote blood circulation and dredge the channels. 2. to expel wind and dampness. 3. to eliminate phlegm, and relieve cough and dyspnea. 4. to clear toxic materials and relieve swelling.
Indication (δΈ»ζ²»)
1. its saponins are antitussives and expectorants.2. its decoction can relax histamine- or acetylcholine-induced bronchial spasm in guinea-pigs.3. decreasing cholesterol level, slowing heart rate and increasing coronary flow.4. anti-allergic.
Clinical Manifestations
1. its saponins are antitussives and expectorants.2. its decoction can relax histamine- or acetylcholine-induced bronchial spasm in guinea-pigs.3. decreasing cholesterol level, slowing heart rate and increasing coronary flow.4. anti-allergic.
π External References
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