anemarrhena
知母zhī mǔ · Anemarrhena asphodeloides
Category
clear Heat, drain Fire
Nature
cold
Taste
bitter, sweet
Meridians
Lung, Stomach, Kidney
Dosage
6–12 g
in broth
Functions
clears heat, drains fire nourishes yin, moisturizes dryness
Indications
heat and thirst dry cough caused by heat in the lungs hot flashes, night sweats
Contraindications
Loose stools due to spleen weakness
Notes
It combines clearing heat with nourishing yin, so it is suitable for both full-body heat (with a plaster cast) and heat due to deficiency with hot flashes. Family: Asparagus family (Asparagaceae) Part used: rhizome Active constituents: timosaponins, mangiferin
For education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified practitioner.