Obscured Homalomena Rhizome, Rhizome of Obscured Homalome
Rhizoma Homalomenae, Homalomenae Rhizoma
Qian Nian Jian

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; pungent; warm

Part(s) used

Rhizome

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To relieve rheumatic conditions and stregnthen the tendons and bones.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Treament of rheumatoid arthritis with pain and cold sensation in the loins and knees, muscular contracture and numbness of the lower extremities.