Nan Xing (Tian)

Rhizoma Arisaematis

Properties: PUNGENT, BITTER - WARM - TOXIC
Dosage: 4.5-9g.
Meridian: LUNG, LIVER, SPLEEN

-disperse wind phlegm in channels, stops spasm
-reduce swelling, alleviate pain, deep rooted sores, yin type abscess.

– caution with (ZHI / TIAN) Nan Xing = prepared with fresh ginger (Sheng Jiang) (DAN) Nan Xing = prepared with cow bile (good for Heat phlegm)

Reference
Benskey & Gamble 1986, Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica, Seattle Washington, Eastland Press