Hong Da Ji (Peking Spurge Root or Euphorbia)

Herb 3 of 6 in Harsh Expellants

Channels:

KI, LI, LU

Properties:

Bitter, Spicy, Cold, Toxic

Latin:

Radix Euphorbiae seu Knoxiae

Chinese:

红大戟

Tone Marks:

hóng dà jĭ

Translation:

Big Lance From the Capital

Chinese Herb Actions

• Moderates fluid accumulation in the chest and flanks

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)

• Gan Cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae)

This herb is considered endangered, toxic, or is illegal in the United States