Reed Rhizome
芦根
Heat-Clearing Herbs
Drysomatis Rhizome and Root Sixangular Drysosma Rhizome and Root
Overview
Aliases
Golden chief lotus; eight-angle plate; eight-angle lotus; one-foot lotus; single-leaf single flower
Nature and Flavor
Cool; bitter, acrid; toxic
What's Inside
Ingredients
The rhizome contains lignans such as podophyllotoxin; flavonoids such as diphyllin, kaempferol, and quercetin.
Therapeutic Effects
The kaempferol and podophyllotoxin contained in the aqueous solution of Dysosma versipellis have significant inhibitory effects on Coxsackie B viruses and herpes simplex virus type I.
Precautions
No precautions information available
NOTE: THE INFORMATION PROVIDE IS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES
ONLY AND IS NOT INTENDED AS MEDICAL ADVICE.
