Dwarf Lilyturf Tuber, Root of Dwarf Lilyturf.
Ophiopogonis Radix, Radix Ophiopogonis
Mai Dong

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sweet; slightly bitter; slightly cold

Part(s) used

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

Treament of dry cough, phthisical cough, thirst due to impairment of body fluid, fidgetness and insomnia, diabetes caused by internal heat, constipation, diphtheria.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

1. relieving leucopenia in mice induced by cyclophosphamide and radiation sickness in dogs.2. increasing anoxia tolerance in experimental animals under atmospheric pressure.3. increasing coronary flow and improving myocardial contractility in guinea-pigs.4. decreasing the level of blood sugar.