Lu Gen (Reed Rhizome)

Herb 6 of 14 in Herbs that Drain Fire

Channels:

LU, ST

Properties:

Sweet, Cold

Latin:

Rhizoma Phragmitis Communis

Chinese:

芦根

Tone Marks:

lú gēn

Chinese Herb Actions

• Clears Heat and Promotes Fluids
  For high fever, irritability and thirst.
• Clears Lung Heat
  Especially useful in acute stages with thick, yellow sputum.
• Clears Stomach Heat
  For vomiting and belching.
• Promotes Urination
  For dark and scanty urine (from heat), especially if symptoms include thirst and irritability.
• Vents Rashes
  Encourages the expression of rashes during a febrile condition.

Chinese Herb Contraindications & Cautions

• Do not use in symptoms of cold from deficiency of the spleen and stomach.

Herb-Drug Interactions

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Chinese Herb Toxicity & Overdose

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Chinese Herb Dosage

• 15-30 grams, up to 60 grams if used alone for incomplete expression of rashes. Used fresh this herb has a stronger effect.
• Part used: rhizome.

This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

• Lian Po Yin (Coptis and Magnolia Bark Decoction)
  Category: Formulas that Clear Damp-Heat
• Sang Ju Yin (Mulberry Leaf and Chrysanthemum Decoction)
  Category: Formulas that Release Exterior Wind-Heat
• Wei Jing Tang (Reed Decoction)
  Category: Formulas that Clear Heat from the Organs
• Yin Qiao Ma Bo San (Honeysuckle, Forsythia, and Puffball Powder)
  Category: Formulas that Clear Heat from the Organs
• Yin Qiao San (Honeysuckle and Forsythia Powder)
  Category: Formulas that Release Exterior Wind-Heat