Zhi Mu (Anemarrhena Rhizome)

Zhi Mu (Anemarrhena Rhizome)

Herb 13 of 14 in Herbs that Drain Fire

Cold Zhi Mu (Rhizoma Anemarrhenae Aspheloidis)
Channels:
LU, ST, KI
Properties:
Bitter, Cold
Latin:
Rhizoma Anemarrhenae Aspheloidis
Chinese:
知母
Tone Marks:
zhī mŭ
Translation:
Know About Mother
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Chinese Herb Actions

  • Clears Heat in the Qi Level
    For high fever. irritability, and a rapid and flooding pulse. Very effective at clearing heat in the stomach and Lungs, with intense thirst and thick yellow sputum.
  • Moistens Dryness and Nourishes Yin
    For Lung and Kidney Yin deficiency with night sweats, five centers heat, afternoon fevers, steaming bone fever, or irritability. Also for spermatorrhea and leakage of vital essence.
  • Generates Fluids
    For thirst, dry and ulcerated mouth, dry throat, and for wasting and thirsting disorder.

Chinese Herb Contraindications & Cautions

  • Do not use in cases of Cold from Spleen and Stomach Deficiency, or with diarrhea.

Herb-Drug Interactions

  • May interfere with Anti-Diabetic drugs.

Chinese Herb Toxicity & Overdose

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Chinese Herb Dosage

  • 6-12 grams.
  • Part used: rhizome.

Chinese Herb Notes

  • Frying in saltwater will strengthen ability to benefit the kidneys and will direct the actions of a formula downward.

Chinese Herb Combinations:

  1. Bai He (Bulbus Lilii)
  2. Zhi Mu (Rhizoma Anemarrhenae Aspheloidis)
Combined Actions:
  • Nourish Yin and Clear Heat
Combined Indications:
  • Mental agitation, insomnia, vertigo
  • Dry cough
Preparation:
  • Honey fry Bai He for dry cough and use raw Bai He for agitation and insomnia.

This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

References Used

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