Lou Lu (Echinops Root or Rhaponticum), Radix Rhapontici seu Echinopsis

"Water - That which soaks and descends is salty"

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Herb 14 of 29 in Herbs that Clear Heat and Eliminate Toxins

Lou Lu (Radix Rhapontici seu Echinopsis)

Channels:

LI, ST

Properties:

Bitter, Salty, Cold

Latin:

Radix Rhapontici seu Echinopsis

Chinese:

漏芦

Tone Marks:

lòu lú

Translation:

Leaking Reed

Actions

Clears Heat and Reduces Toxicity
For the beginning stages of sores and swellings, especially in the breast. Treats mastitis, swelling, pain, and abscess in the breast due to heat.
Promotes Lactation
For lack of milk secretion and breast distention, especially when caused by heat.

Contraindications and Cautions

Contraindicated during pregnancy and in patients with Qi deficiency.

Herb-Drug Interactions

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Toxicity and Overdose

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Dosage

3-12 grams.
Part used: root.

References

Herbs

13. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (Revised Edition) - Dan Bensky

25. Lancet 2000 January 8;355(9198):134-138 (Article) - Fugh-Berman A.

17. Handbook of Chinese Herbs (Second Edition) - Him Che. Yeung

12. Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology (First Edition) - John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen

26. Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals (Third Edition) - Max Wichtl

Formulas

15. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies (First Edition) - Dan Bensky

18. Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas (First Edition) - Him Che. Yeung

16. The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula Study Guide (First Edition) - Qiao Yi

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