穿山龍

Name

Chuan Shan Long (Rhizoma Dioscoreae Nipponicae)

1. Chuan Shan Long
2. Japanese Yam
3. 穿山龙
4. Ningpo Yam Rhizome
5. Rhizoma Dioscoreae Nipponicae

The Effect of 穿山龍

Property

Bitter, neutral; liver and lung meridians entered.

Actions

Dispel wind-damp, clear lung, induce diuresis and eliminate phlegm.

Indications

Rheumatalgia, bronchitis, sudden sprain in the lumbar region, traumatic injury.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 6~9 g or 30~45 g of the fresh product, or soaked in wine. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded it for applying with fresh product.