Rhizome of Common Curculigo, Common Curculigo Rhizome
Curculiginis Rhizoma, Rhizoma Curculiginis
Xian Mao

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Pungent; hot; toxic

Part(s) used

Rhizome

Potential toxicity/side effects

Toxic

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To reinforce the kidney yang, to strengthen the tendons and bones,and to dispel cold-damp.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Impotence seminal cool, limp wilting sinew and bone, cold impediment in lumbus and knees, yang vacuity cold diarrhea.