Name
Chuan Shan Long (Rhizoma Dioscoreae Nipponicae)
Property
Bitter, neutral; liver and lung meridians entered.
Actions
Dispel wind-damp, clear lung, induce diuresis and eliminate phlegm.
Indications
Rheumatalgia, Chronic Bronchitis, sudden sprain in the lumbar region, traumatic injury.
Dosage and administration
Decoct 6~9 g or 30~45 g of the fresh product, or soaked in wine. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded it for applying with fresh product.