Xian Lu Gen (Fresh Reed Rhizome) - Chinese Herbal Medicine

Chinese Name: Xian Lu Gen
English Name: Fresh Reed Rhizome

Clinical Usage and Indications

  • This is Lu Gen in its fresh form.  See the Lu Gen page for all indications.  
  • Xian Lu Gen is stronger in clearing heat, generating body fluids and promoting urination than the dried herb.

Functional Groups (Click for Summary/Study Notes)

Dosage and Preparation Notes

  • Dosage: 15-60g

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.

Herbal Formulas Which Include This Herb

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  • Yin Qiao Wan

    Formula Functions...  

    Common cold, flu, general immunity, fever w/slight or no chills, headache, desire for fluids, cough, sore throat.

    Pulse will be floating and rapid and the Tongue will have a red tip with a thin white or yellow tongue coating.


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