Rhizome of Airpotato Yam
Rhizoma Dioscoreae Bulbiferae
Huang Yao Zi

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; cold; slightly toxic

Part(s) used

Tuber

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To remove phlegm, disperse the lumps, detoxify and relieve swelling.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Goiter and tuberculosis, throat impediment, swelling toxin of welling abscess and sore, poisonous snake bite, carcinoma, blood ejection, spontaneous external bleeding, hemoptysis, pertussis, lung heat cough.