Figwort Root

Overview

Aliases

Zhejiang scrophularia; black yuanshen; black ginseng; yuanshen

Nature and Flavor

Slightly cold; sweet, bitter, salty

What's Inside

Ingredients

This product mainly contains iridoids, the principal constituents being harpagide, harpagoside A from Zhejiang Scrophularia, and related compounds; it also contains phenylpropanoid glycosides, volatile oil, phytosterols, alkaloids, and other constituents.

Therapeutic Effects

No therapeutic effects information available

Precautions

Contraindicated in patients with spleen deficiency and loose stools, or with dampness.

NOTE: THE INFORMATION PROVIDE IS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES
ONLY AND IS NOT INTENDED AS MEDICAL ADVICE.