Liriope Root Tuber
Radix Liriopes, Liriopes Radix
Shan 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

Treatment of dry cough caused by lung yin deficiency, cough caused by consumptive diseases, fluid deficiency and thirst, dysphoria and insomnia, constipation due to fluid deficiency of intestine.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Treatment of dry cough caused by lung yin deficiency, cough caused by consumptive diseases, fluid deficiency and thirst, dysphoria and insomnia, constipation due to fluid deficiency of intestine.