Smilax, Tǔ Fú Líng, 土茯苓, Rhizoma Similacis
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Space USA: Smilax glabra Roxb. USDA Zones: Native: Habitats: Herbal medicine may interact negatively with pharma drugs and other herbs. Examples below: Herbs: Pharma Drugs:
Health Benefits
For: Syphilis • Ulcers • Skin lesions • Urinary track infection • Jaundice • Joint pain • Leptospirosis • Carbuncles • Psoriasis
Attributes: Anticancer
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Constituents:
Resin • Rutin • Octacosanal • Saponin
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Pharmacopeias: Ben Cao Gang Mu
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Smilax glabra Roxb. is not in the USDA Plant Database. Drill down via USDA Interactive Map:
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
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Typical Dosage: 15g to 60g Guidelines
Parts Used: Rhizome Notable for: Syphilis
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Potential Drug Interactions
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.
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