Fernlike Asparagus
Asparagus Filicinus
Tu Bai Bu

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sweet; bitter; neutral

Part(s) used

Tuberoid

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To moisten lung and relieve cough, kill worms and relieve itch.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Yin vacuity lung dryness, tuberculosis with cough, cough with inhibited phlegm, phlegm containing blood, scab and lichen with itching.