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Herb Documents

Properties & Channels

Drug Interactions

Incompatible Herbs

Toxic or Endangered

Latin Name Notes

Tu Fu Ling (Smilax or Glabrous Greenbrier Rhizome)

Herb 23 of 29 in Herbs that Clear Heat and Eliminate Toxins

Channels:
LIV, ST

Properties:
Sweet, Bland, Neutral

Latin Name:
Rhizoma Smilacis Galbrae

Actions

Relieves Toxins and Reduces Dampness
For urinary tract infections, Damp-Heat jaundice, syphilis, and joint pain or rheumatoid arthritis.
Clears the Skin
Good for treating chronic and recurrent Damp-Heat skin disorders or acute skin lesions caused by heat.

Contraindications and Cautions

Contraindicated in cases of liver and kidney Yin deficiency. Some traditional sources do not recommend taking this herb with tea.

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

15-60 grams.
Part used: rhizome.

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

Only use Chinese herbs or formulas under the direct care and supervision of a licensed Acupuncturist/Herbalist.
Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.