Pokeweed Root Phytolacca acinosa Roxb.
Drastic water-expelling medicinesCold
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Traditional recorded function
Purge and promote urination; Reduce swelling and dissipate nodules
1. Used for edema, tympanites, constipation, and difficult urination. 2. Used for sores, carbuncles, swelling, and toxin.
Nature & taste
BitterCold有毒
Meridians entered
LungLarge Int.Kidney
Botanical source
Accepted namePhytolacca acinosa Roxb.
FamilyPhytolaccaceae
Classical source
Lower grade《神農本草經》
味辛平。主治水脹，疝瘕痹，熨除癰腫。殺鬼精物。一名垰根，一名夜呼。生川穀。
Herbal properties
ColdReducingDescendingDispersingDrying
Found in these formulas
Safety information
ToxicContraindicated in pregnancy