Dioscorea rhizome
rhizome
Category
Tonifying Herbs - Tonify the Qi
Chinese
Shan Yao
Pharmaceutical
Dioscoreae Rhizoma
Meridians
Kidney, Lung, Spleen
Taste
Sweet
Temperature
Neutral
Functions
- Tonifies and augments the Spleen and Stomach
- Tonifies the Lung qi and augments the Lung yin
- Tonifies the Kidneys, also stabilizes and binds
Contraindications
- Should not be used by itself when there is an accumulation of dampness marked by fullness in the abdomen
- Antagonizes Gan Sui
- Interacts with hypoglycemic drugs
Dosage
9-30g
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