Huang Yao Zi (Dioscorea Bulbifera Tuber) - Chinese Herbal Medicine

Chinese Name: Huang Yao Zi
English Name: Dioscorea Bulbifera Tuber

Clinical Usage and Indications

  • Dissipates nodules and reduces massage - goiter, cancer.
  • Cools the blood and stops bleeding - vomiting blood, coughing up blood, uterine bleeding.
  • Reduces toxicity of toxic swellings (topically).

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Dosage and Preparation Notes

  • Dosage: 6-15g

Channels/Meridians Influenced

Associated Temperature and Taste

Cautions and Contraindications

There are currently no contraindications listed.

Staff Clinician Notes

There are no additional notes for this herb.

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