石菖蒲
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- Grassleaf Sweetflag Rhizome
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- Acori Tatarinowii Rhizoma
| Medicinal Group | Orifice-opening medicinal |
|---|---|
| Source | Dried rhizome of Acorus tatarinowii Schott (Fam. Araceae) |
| Nature and Flavors | pungent, bitter; warm |
| Meridian Affinity | Heart, Stomach |
| Actions | To resolve dampness and phlegm, increase the appetite, and restore consciousness and improve intellegence |
Family
Araceae
Part used
Root and Rhizome
Indications
Stuffiness sensation in the epigastrium with anorexia; severe dysentery with total loss of appetite; impairment of consciousness in epilepsy; forgetfulness and impaired hearing
Research Findings
- β-Asarone of Chinese herb Rhizoma Acori Tatarinowii effectively inhibits the proliferation of human gastric cancer cells, induces their apoptosis and decreased the invasive, migratory and adhesive abilities. [2]
Cautions
No Data.
Report on adverse effect
Can cause fever [1]
Reference
Reference
- 張爐高、王惠仙 (1989)。<服用中藥致不良反應四例>。中國中藥雜誌，2。
- Wu J, Zhang XX, Sun QM, Chen M, Liu SL, Zhang X, Zhou JY, Zou X. (2015). β-Asarone inhibits gastric cancer cell proliferation. Oncol Rep , 34(6):3043-50.
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