商陸
- ENG
- Pokeberry Root
- LATIN
- Phytolaccae Radix
| Medicinal Group | Drastic (purgative) water-expelling medicinal |
|---|---|
| Source | Dried root of Phytolacca acinosa Roxb. or Phytolacca americana L. (Fam. Phytolaccaceae) |
| Nature and Flavors | bitter; cold; toxic |
| Meridian Affinity | Lung, Spleen, Kidney, Large intestine |
| Actions | To cause drastic purgation and induce urination, counteract toxicity, and reduce nodulation |
Family
Phytolaccacea
Part used
Root and Rhizome
Indications
General swelling with oliguria and constipation; external use for carbuncles and sores
Cautions
Contraindicated in pregnancy
Report on adverse effect
Different levels of sympathetic nerve activity and gastrointestinal irritation. In severe cases, blood pressure can drop, heart or respiratory arrest and death [1]
Reference
李一飛、姚廣濤 (2011)。<商陸藥理作用及毒性研究進展>。中國實驗方劑學雜誌，13。
