Japanese Yam

Chuan Shan Long
Chuan Shan Long

Name

Chuan Shan Long (Rhizoma Dioscoreae Nipponicae)

Property

Bitter, neutral; liver and lung meridians entered.

Actions

Dispel wind-damp, clear lung, induce diuresis and eliminate phlegm.

Indications

Rheumatalgia, bronchitis, sudden sprain in the lumbar region, traumatic injury.

Dosage and administration

Decoct 6~9 g or 30~45 g of the fresh product, or soaked in wine. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded it for applying with fresh product.