Panthaica Yam Rhizome
Dioscorea Panthaicae Rhizoma
Huang Shan Yao

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; slightly pungent; calm

Part(s) used

Rhizome

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To rectify qi and relieve pain, resolve toxin and disperse swelling.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Qi stagnation stomachache, vomiting diarrhea with abdominal pain, taxation detriment due to knocks and falls, toxin swelling of sores, poisonous snake bite.