Digestant Herbs
Devilstongue (Rivier Giantarum Rhizome)
Name
Mo Yu (Devilstongue)
The Effect of Mo Yu
Property
Bitter, pungent, cold, toxic.
Actions
Resolve swelling and dissipate nodulation, remove toxicity and alleviate pain.
Indications
Tumor and tuberculosis of lymph nodes for oral administration; Snake bites, sores and boils for external application.
Dosage and Administrations
Decoct 9~15 g. It should be decocted for more than 2 hours. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying with vinegar.
Cautions
It is contraindicated to eat the raw drug. Don’t take overdose.
Sources and further reading
We cite classical materia medica and modern reference works. This article is health education, not medical advice.
- Shennong Bencao Jing (The Divine Farmer's Materia Medica), Han dynasty.
- Bencao Gangmu (Compendium of Materia Medica), Li Shizhen, 1578.
- Chinese Pharmacopoeia, current edition — identity, quality and safety monographs.
- NCCIH and WHO reference material on traditional medicine safety.
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