Rhizoma Anemarrhenae Aspheloidis Anemarrhena Rhizome
Materia Medica Data
- Category
- Herbs that Drain Fire
- Temperature
- Cold
- Nature & Flavour
- Bitter, Cold
- Channels Entered
- LU, ST, KI
- Latin (pharmaceutical)
- Rhizoma Anemarrhenae Aspheloidis
- Chinese
- 知母
- Tone Marks
- zhī mŭ
- Translation
- Know About Mother
Chinese Herb Actions
- Clears Heat in the Qi Level For high fever. irritability, and a rapid and flooding pulse. Very effective at clearing heat in the stomach and Lungs, with intense thirst and thick yellow sputum.
- Moistens Dryness and Nourishes Yin For Lung and Kidney Yin deficiency with night sweats, five centers heat, afternoon fevers, steaming bone fever, or irritability. Also for spermatorrhea and leakage of vital essence.
- Generates Fluids For thirst, dry and ulcerated mouth, dry throat, and for wasting and thirsting disorder.
Chinese Herb Dosage
- 6-12 grams.
- Part used: rhizome.
Chinese Herb Combinations:
- Bai He (Bulbus Lilii)
- Zhi Mu (Rhizoma Anemarrhenae Aspheloidis)
Combined Actions:
- Nourish Yin and Clear Heat
Combined Indications:
- Mental agitation, insomnia, vertigo
- Dry cough
Preparation:
- Honey fry Bai He for dry cough and use raw Bai He for agitation and insomnia.
Chinese Herb Contraindications & Cautions
- Do not use in cases of Cold from Spleen and Stomach Deficiency, or with diarrhea.
Herb-Drug Interactions
- May interfere with Anti-Diabetic drugs.
Chinese Herb Notes
- Frying in saltwater will strengthen ability to benefit the kidneys and will direct the actions of a formula downward.
Sources & References
Compiled and edited by Thomas Dehli, Founder & Editor, Sacred Lotus
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