Common Yam Rhizome
Rhizoma Dioscoreae, Dioscoreae Rhizoma
Shan Yao

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sweet; calm

Part(s) used

Rhizome

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To replenish the spleen and stomach, to promote fluid secretion and benefit the lung, and to strengthen the kidney and restrain seminal discharge.rhizoma dioscoreae (stir-fried with bran) to replenish the spleen and promote the stomach function.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Reduced food intake due to spleen vacuity, incessant chronic diarrhea, cough and asthma due to lung vacuity, kidney vacuity and emission, vaginal discharge, frequent urination, vacuity heat and diabetes mellitus.