Shang Lu (Poke Root or Phytolacca)

Herb 5 of 6 in Harsh Expellants

Channels:

BL, KI, LI, SP

Properties:

Bitter, Cold, Toxic

Latin:

Radix Phytolaccae

Chinese:

商陆

Tone Marks:

Shāng lù

Translation:

Commerce Continent

Chinese Herb Actions

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Chinese Herb Contraindications & Cautions

• Do not use during pregnancy. This herb has been shown to cause teratogenic (birth defects) effects.

Herb-Drug Interactions

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Chinese Herb Toxicity & Overdose

• This herb is considered toxic.
  (while some Chinese herbs are toxic, it must be noted that many come prepared, or are combined, to mitigate their toxicity)