What is Dwarf Lilyturf Tuber or Radix Ophiopogonis?

Applications and Properties:

Applications:

Anti-asthma and anti-allergic effects.
Anti-mutational effect.
Anti-aging effect.
Lowering the blood sugar level.
Immunologic competence.
Dry and heat in the lungs.
Deficient yin of the stomach manifested as dry tongue and thirst,a combination detailed in literature.
Irritability and insomnia.
Constipation caused by dryness in the intestines.

Properties:

Dry cough with little sputum due to impairment of the lung caused by dry heat,a combination detailed in literature.
Treat vexation, thirst, perspiration and lassitude due to impairment of Qi and Yin caused by febrile disease.
Treat vexation, dry mouth insomnia, dreaminess and red tongue with little fur due to Yin deficiency of the lung and kidney.
Dry cough, phthisical cough; thirst due to impairment of body fluid; fidgetness and insomnia; diabetes caused by internal heat; constipation; diphtheria.
Promotes lactation.
Sleeping Formula.
Dosage:6-15 g

Safety and Toxicity:

Contraindication: Diarrhea due to insufficiency-type cold; excessive dampness; wind-cold pathogen; phlegm and cough syndrome due to cold.

Reference:

1.What is Dwarf Lilyturf Tuber or Radix Ophiopogonis?

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♣ last edit date:14th,Oct.2010.

Available Product

article related product:

Name:Dwarf Lilyturf Tuber Extract
Serie No:R051.
Specifications:5:1TLC.
INCI Name:OPHIOPOGON JAPONICUS EXTRACT
EINECS/ELINCS No.:N/A
CAS:N/A
Chem/IUPAC Name:Ophiopogon japonicus extract is an extract of the roots of Ophiopogon japonicus,Liliaceae

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