Smilax, Tǔ Fú Líng, 土茯苓, Rhizoma Similacis

Disclaimer    For educational purposes only.  Do not use as medical advice

AboutPlantsChinese MedicineCaution
Health Benefits
For: Syphilis • Ulcers • Skin lesions • Urinary track infection • Jaundice • Joint pain • Leptospirosis • Carbuncles • Psoriasis
Attributes: Anticancer
Products (online examples)

 

Space

Space

Space

Space
Research (sample)
Articles:
  • Space: Link 
Constituents: 
Resin • Rutin • Octacosanal • Saponin

Photos (Click to enlarge)
Fun Facts
Other Names:
Plant Family:
Pharmacopeias: Ben Cao Gang Mu
Species

Space

Growth
TBD TBD
Smilax glabra Roxb. is not in the USDA Plant Database.  Drill down via USDA Interactive Map:

USA: Smilax glabra Roxb. USDA Zones:  

Native: 

Habitats: 

Properties, Actions, Indications, etc.              Category: Clear Heat Resolve Toxins 
English: Smilax    Pinyin:  Tu Fu Ling      Pharmaceutical: Rhizoma Similacis  
Organs: Liver • Stomach      Temperature: Neutral  
Taste: Sweet • Bland      Toxicity:   
Patterns: Joint pain • Toxins • Damp heat • Turbid and painful urination • Lin Zheng • Re Lin 
Actions:  Dry dampness • Resolve toxins • Clear damp heat • Ease joints
Indications: Lin Zheng • Damp heat • Joint pain • Dysuria • Skin lesions • Syphilis • Leptospirosis • Rash • Psoriasis • Carbuncles
Contraindications: 
Typical Dosage: 15g to 60g          Guidelines
Parts Used: Rhizome       Notable for: Syphilis
Other:
Combine With Purpose
Formulas with Tu Fu Ling

Alert
Be cautions with all medicine.

 

Potential Drug Interactions

Herbal medicine may interact negatively with pharma drugs and other herbs.  Examples below:

Herbs:

Pharma Drugs:

[3], [5], [8]

Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience.  While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts,  variations may result from the numerous English translations.   Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs.  The information here is strictly for educational purposes. 

Go to Bibliography

0 Comments

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *