Japanese Yam
Japanese Yam is also named Chuan Shan Long, 穿山龙, 穿山龍, Ningpo Yam Rhizome, Rhizoma Dioscoreae Nipponicae
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.