Cochinchinese Asparagus
Asparagus Cochinchinensis
Tian Men Dong

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sweet; bitter; extremely cold

Part(s) used

Tuberoid

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To enrich yin and moisten dryness, clear lung and downbear fire.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Yin vacuity fever, cough with blood ejection, lung wilting, pulmonary welling abscess, swelling pain in throat, diabetes mellitus, constipation.