ancient wisdom Β· Herb
Rhizome of Airpotato Yam
Rhizome of Airpotato Yam. Class: Phlegresolving Medicine. Properties: Bitter; Cold; Slightly Toxic. Meridians: Lung; Liver
πΏ Names
Pinyin Name
Huang Yao Zi
δΈζε (Chinese)
ι»θ―ε
Latin Name
Rhizoma Dioscoreae Bulbiferae
English Name
Rhizome of Airpotato Yam
Alias Names
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β― TCM Properties
Properties (ζ§ε³)
Bitter; Cold; Slightly Toxic
Meridians (ε½η»)
Lung; Liver
Part Used
Tuber
Therapeutic Class (EN)
Phlegresolving Medicine
εζεη±» (CN)
εη°θ―
π©Ί Clinical Profile
Function (εθ½)
To remove phlegm, disperse the lumps, detoxify and relieve swelling.
Indication (δΈ»ζ²»)
Goiter and tuberculosis, throat impediment, swelling toxin of welling abscess and sore, poisonous snake bite, carcinoma, blood ejection, spontaneous external bleeding, hemoptysis, pertussis, lung heat cough.
Clinical Manifestations
1. inhibiting the growth of leukemia615, sarcoma180 and cervial carcinoma14 in mice. 2. relieving iodine deficiency and goiter in experimental animals.
π External References
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