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Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Asparagus filicinus Ham. ex D. Don; Asparagus meioclados Lévl.

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Sweet and bitter^✽; slightly warm^✽; nontoxic.^✽

Channel entry: Lung channel.✽

Actions and indications: Moistens lung dryness; kills worms and lice. Treats steaming bone tidal heat effusion; enduring cough; pulmonary taxation.*

Dosage and method: Oral: Decoct (6–9g) or use in pills. Topical: Decoct as a wash or apply as a powder.

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