ancient wisdom Β· Herb
Pokeberry Root
Pokeberry Root. Class: Drastic Purgatives. Properties: Bitter; Cold; Toxic. Meridians: Lung; Spleen; Kidney; Large Intestine
πΏ Names
Pinyin Name
Shang Lu
δΈζε (Chinese)
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Latin Name
Phytolaccae Radix; Radix Phytolaccae
English Name
Pokeberry Root
Alias Names
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β― TCM Properties
Properties (ζ§ε³)
Bitter; Cold; Toxic
Meridians (ε½η»)
Lung; Spleen; Kidney; Large Intestine
Part Used
Root
Therapeutic Class (EN)
Drastic Purgatives
εζεη±» (CN)
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π©Ί Clinical Profile
Function (εθ½)
To cause drastic purgation and also diuresis, to counteract toxicity, and to reduce modulation.
Indication (δΈ»ζ²»)
Edema distention fullness, urinary and fecal stoppage, swelling toxin of welling abscess and sore.
Toxicity
Toxic
Clinical Manifestations
1. diuretic 2. expectorant and antitussive.3. jaligonic acid (c30h46o7), one of its components, exerts anti-inflammatory effect similar to hydrocortisone.
π External References
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