Radix et Rhizoma Veratri
Radix et Rhizoma Veratri is also named Li Lu, 藜芦, Black False Hellebore, Falsehellebore Root and Rhizome, 藜蘆
Li Lu
Name
Li Lu (Black False Hellebore)
Property
Bitter, cold, toxic; lung, liver and stomach meridians entered.
Actions
Clear heat, remove toxicity, kill parasites, eliminate phlegm.
Indications
Jaundice, chronic malaria, diarrhea, headache, tinea, scabies, sores, pharyngitis, epilepsy, apoplexy, favus of the scalp.
Dosage and administration
Take the powder, 0.3~0.6 g, or made into pills. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded into powder for applying.
Cations
It is contraindicated for weak people and pregnant women. Antagonizing to Ren Shen, Sha Shen, Dan Shen, Xuan Shen, Ku Shen, Xi Xin and Bai Shao.