chuan shan long

穿山龙·Rhizoma Dioscoreae Nipponicae

Japanese dioscorea rhizome

Slightly toxic

Toxicity graded by American Dragon.

About chuan shan long

Chuan Shan Long (穿山龙) is the rhizome of Japanese dioscorea, recorded as Rhizoma Dioscoreae Nipponicae. It is bitter in flavour and neutral in temperature, entering the Liver and Lung channels. The catalogue files it among the herbs that dispel Wind-Damp.

Names

Pinyinchuan shan long
Chinese穿山龙
Latin NameRhizoma Dioscoreae Nipponicae
English NameJapanese dioscorea rhizome

Classification

Category
Dispel Wind Damp
Channels
Lung, Liver
Flavour
Bitter
Temperature
Neutral

Actions and indications

Dispels Wind and eliminates Damp

  • Wind-Damp Bi with numb skin and flesh, and joints that are hard to bend and straighten
  • Often chosen for Hot Bi

Invigorates Blood, unblocks the collaterals and relaxes the sinews

  • Blood stasis after injury
  • Chest Bi
  • Stagnant Qi and Blood of the Heart

Transforms Phlegm and stops cough

  • Cough from Lung Heat

Combinations

Dosage

AgeRawGranuleTinctureConcentrateFrequency
Any 15-30g; Tincture: 2-4ml15-30 g—2-4 ml——

Cautions