Note: the actions, contraindications and usage sections are currently published in Arabic (primary market content); translations are in progress. Herb name, nature, taste and meridians are shown as is.

Li Lu

藜芦 Li Lu

Veratri Nigri Radix et Rhizoma

Nature

寒

Taste

苦、辛

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Meridians

肺 · 胃 · 肝

💊 Actions

Promotes vomiting of phlegm and kills parasites; for phlegm-food blockage with colic (strong emetic — for external use/after processing).

Contraindications

⚠️⚠️⚠️ Toxic; must not be combined with tonic herbs (classical incompatibility rule!).

📖 Usage & Dosage

After processing/external use.