Lai Fu Zi (Daikon, Radish Seed)

Herb 3 of 6 in Herbs that Relieve Food Stagnation

Channels:
LU, SP, ST

Properties:
Spicy, Sweet, Neutral

Latin Name:
Semen Raphani Sativi

Actions

Reduces Food Stagnation, Reduces Distension
Treats indigestion with fullness and distention, belching, acid reflux with a rotten smell, abdominal pain and diarrhea
Descends Qi, Reduces Phlegm
Treats chronic cough and wheeze with phlegm

Contraindications and Cautions

Use with caution long term
Do not use in cases without Food Stagnation or with Qi or Blood Deficiency
Use with caution in cases of nausea
Do Not use with Ren Shen, it antagonizes the tonic effect.

Herb-Drug Interactions

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Toxicity and Overdose

Insignificant

Dosage

6-10 grams in decoction (Chen)
4.5-9 grams in decoction after crushed (Bensky)

This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

Bao He Wan (Preserve Harmony Pill)
Formulas that Reduce Food Stagnation
San Zi Yang Qin Tang (Three Seed Decoction to Nourish One's Parents)
Formulas that Warm and Transform Cold-Phlegm

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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Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.