| Chinese Herbal Medicines A-Z - Zhi Mu | ||||||
Anemarrhena - Zhi Mu (Rhizoma Anemarrhenae) [Source] Zhi Mu - the rhizome of a pernnial herbaceous plant, Anemarrhena asphodeloides Bunge, family Liliaceae. [Function] Zhi Mu clears heat and purges fire. Zhi Mu also nourishes yin and moistens dryness. [Application] Zhi Mu is often used for fever due to deficiency of yin. Zhi Mu can also be used for night sweats, restlessness, fever, thirst and constipation. |
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