Winged Yam
Rhizoma Dioscoreae Alatae
Mao Shu

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sweet; slightly astringent; neutral

Part(s) used

Rhizome

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To fortify spleen and check diarrhea, nourish lung and enrich kidney, resolve toxin and close sores.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Spleen vacuity diarrhea, kidney vacuity and emission, vaginal discharge, frequent urination, vacuity taxation cough, diabetes mellitus, ulcerating sores, burns and scalds.