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Millettiae Speciosae Radix

Specious millettia [root]

山莲藕 〔山蓮藕〕 shān lián ǒu

Alternate Chinese names: 牛大力 niú dà lì; 大力薯 dà lì shǔ

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Millettia speciosa Champ.

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Sweet; cold; nontoxic.

Actions and indications: Moistens the lung and enriches the kidney; clears heat and relieves cough. Treats lung vacuity cough.

Dosage and method: Oral: Decoct (30–60g) or steep in wine.

Production area: Guǎngdōng, Guǎngxī.

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