Mo Yu

魔芋

Name

Mo Yu (Devilstongue)

Property

Bitter, pungent, cold, toxic.

Actions

Resolve swelling and dissipate nodulation, remove toxicity and alleviate pain.

Indications

Tumor and tuberculosis of lymph nodes for oral administration; Snake bites, sores and boils for external application.

Dosage and administration

Decoct 9~15 g. It should be decocted for more than 2 hours. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying with vinegar.

Cautions

It is contraindicated to eat the raw drug. Don’t take overdose.