yáng tí

羊蹄·Radix Rumicis Japonici

Japanese dock root

Slightly toxic

Toxicity graded by American Dragon.

About yáng tí

Yang Ti (羊蹄) is the root of Japanese dock, recorded as Radix Rumicis Japonici. It is bitter and sour in flavour and cold in temperature, entering the Heart, Liver, Large Intestine and San Jiao channels.

Names

Pinyinyáng tí
Chinese羊蹄
Latin NameRadix Rumicis Japonici
English NameJapanese dock root

Classification

Channels
Large Intestine, Heart, San Jiao, Liver
Flavour
Bitter, Sour
Temperature
Cold

Actions and indications

Clears Heat and resolves toxicity

  • Hair loss (alopecia)
  • Toxic swellings
  • Sore throat
  • Ulceration

Cools the Blood and stops bleeding

  • Bleeding (hemorrhage)
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Purpura

Promotes urination

  • Jaundice
  • Edema

Relieves constipation

  • Constipation

Kills parasites

  • Scabies

Dosage

AgeRawGranuleTinctureConcentrateFrequency
Any 9-19g; Topically: no limit9-19 g————

Cautions

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