Taro
Rhizoma Colocasiae Antiquori
Ye Yu

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Acrid; cold

Part(s) used

Rhizome

Potential toxicity/side effects

Extremely toxic

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To clear heat and resolve toxin, dissipate stasis and disperse swelling.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Mammary welling abscess, toxin swelling, leprosy, scab and lichen, knocks and falls, bee sting.