芦根
reed rhizome
芦根lú gēn · Phragmites australis
Category
clear Heat, generate Fluids
Nature
cold
Taste
sweet
Meridians
Lung, Stomach
Dosage
15–30 g
in broth
Functions
clears heat, promotes fluid production, and quenches thirst clears heat from the lungs, stops vomiting
Indications
heat and thirst heat in the lungs and stomach, vomiting Early lung abscesses
Contraindications
Cold-emptiness of the spleen
Notes
Juicy reed rhizome: gently clears heat and promotes fluid production in cases of thirst and heat in the lungs and stomach, without damaging the qi. Family: Grasses (Poaceae) Part used: rhizome Active constituents: polysaccharides, asparagine
For education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified practitioner.