ba jiao lian

八角莲·Rhizoma et Radix Dysosmae

dysosma

Toxic

Toxicity graded by American Dragon.

About ba jiao lian

Ba Jiao Lian (八角莲) is the rhizome and root of dysosma, recorded as Rhizoma et Radix Dysosmae. It is bitter and acrid in flavour and neutral in temperature, entering the Lung and Liver channels, and the record marks it toxic.

Names

Pinyinba jiao lian
Chinese八角莲
Latin NameRhizoma et Radix Dysosmae
English Namedysosma

Classification

Channels
Lung, Liver
Flavour
Acrid, Bitter
Temperature
Neutral

Actions and indications

Clears toxic Heat, resolves Phlegm, dissipates nodules, breaks up stagnation and reduces swelling

  • Carbuncles, furuncles, boils and sores
  • Scrofula
  • Tumors
  • Snake bites and insect bites
  • Cough
  • Sore throat and acute tonsillitis
  • Venereal disease
  • Traumatic injury, internal or external
  • Joint pain

Dosage

AgeRawGranuleTinctureConcentrateFrequency
Any6-12 g————

Cautions