黄药子

Name

Huang Yao Zi (Airpotato Yam Rhizome)

1. Huang Yao Zi
2. Airpotato Yam Rhizome
3. 黃藥子
4. Rhizoma Dioscoreae Bulbiferae

The Effect of 黄药子

Property

Bitter, pungent, cool, slightly toxic; liver and lung meridians entered.

Actions

Cool blood, remove toxicity, reduce pathogenic fire and eliminate goiter.

Indications

Sores and boils, scrofula, hematemesis, nose bleeding, pharyngitis, goiter.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 3~9 g, or soaked in wine or made into powder. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying.

Cations

It shouldn’t be taken overdosage.