Omoto Nipponlily Root
Rhizoma Rohdeae Japonicae
Wan Nian Qing Gen

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; slightly sweet; cold

Part(s) used

Root, rhizome and eaf

Potential toxicity/side effects

Slightly toxic

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To clear heat and resolve toxin, strengthen heart and disinhibit urine, cool blood and stanch bleeding.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Cardiac failure, swelling pain in throat, diphtheria, edema, ascites, hemoptysis, blood ejection, clove sore, erysipelas, snake bite, scalds, arrhythmia, dysentery.