Rhizoma Seu Radix Iridis Japoniae
Rhizoma Iris Japonicae
Bian Zhu Gen

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; acrid; cold

Part(s) used

Rhizome or root

Potential toxicity/side effects

Slightly toxic

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

Disperse foodkill wormsfree the stooldisinhibit waterquicken the bloodrelieve painresolve toxins

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Abdominal distention due to food accumulation; Abdominal pain; Abdominal pain due to heat knot; Constipation due to heat knot