Giantreed Rhizome
Rhizoma Arundinis Donacis
Lu Zhu Gen

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; cold; sweet

Part(s) used

Rhizome

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To clear heat and drain fire, engender liquid and eliminate vexation, disinhibit urine.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Febrile diseases with vexation and thirst, vacuity taxation with steaming bone, blood ejection, heat strangury, inhibited urination, wind-fire toothache.