Medicinal Plants : Anemarrhenae asphodeloides
Name
AnemarrhenaBiological Name
Anemarrhenae asphodeloides
Liliaceae
Other Names
Anemarrhena, zhi muParts Used
rhizomeRemedies For
Anti-inflammatory, demulcent, antipyretic, antibacterial, nutritive.
Purges heat, nurtures the yin, relaxes tension. It can be used for fevers accompanied with dryness in the lungs, stomach, or kidneys. This could manifest diversely with diseases such as tuberculosis, chronic bronchitis, chronic low-grade fever, irritability, nocturnal emissions, or abnormally high sex drive.
Dosage
6-12 grams
Safety
Anemarrhena should not be used by those with diarrhea.