Veratrum Root and Rhizome (Radix et Rhizoma Veratri Nigri) Veratri Nigri Radix et Rhizoma
Emetic medicinesCold
Source-based · educational reference
Traditional recorded function
Induce vomiting of wind-phlegm, kill parasites and treat sores
1. For wind-stroke, epilepsy, and throat impediment. 2. For scabies, tinea, and tinea capitis.
Nature & taste
PungentBitterCold有毒
Meridians entered
LungStomachLiver
Classical source
Lower grade《神農本草經》
味辛寒有毒。主治蠱毒，咳逆，泄痢腸澼，頭瘍疥瘙惡瘡，殺諸蟲毒，去死肌。一名黃苒。生山谷。
Herbal properties
ColdReducingAscendingDispersingDrying