Cochinchinese Asparagus Root
Radix Asparagi, Asparagi Radix
Tian Dong

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sweet; bitter; cold

Part(s) used

Root

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To replenish yin, promote fluid secretion and moisten the lung.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

1. asparamide is an expectorant, antitussive and antiasthmatic.2. inhibiting the cell growth of acute lymphocytic, acute monocytic and chronic granulocytic leukemias in vitro.