Single Herb Glossary
Dàn Zhú Yè 淡竹葉
| Pharmaceutical name | Lophatheri Herba Lophatherum Gracile Herb “Bland bamboo leaf” |
| Category | Clear Heat, Drain Fire |
| Key Properties | Leaches out dampness & Facilitates Urination Treats Irritability associated with Heat |
| Properties | Sweet Bland Cold |
| Tropism | HT, SI, ST |
| Actions & Indications | 1) Clears Heat & Eliminates Irritability 2) Promotes Urination & Clears Damp (rough, scanty, painful urination) |
| Dosages | 6-9g |
| Contraindications (TCM) | Use with caution during pregnancy |
| Contraindications (Western) | |
| Chemical Composition | Arundoin, cylindrin, taraxerol, friedelin, β-sitosterol, organic acids, amino acids, and sugars |
| Pharmacological Effects | • Antipyretic: in animal studies, antipyretic action similar to phenacetin; the active constituent that lowers temperature can be extracted with water, but not with alcohol • Diuretic: in human studies, 10 grams increased elimination of water and chlorides; when compared to other diuretic herbs, such as Fu Ling (Poria), Zhu Ling (Polyporus) or Chuan Mu Tong (Caulis Clematidis Armandii), Dan Zhu Ye is weaker as a diuretic, but stronger in excretion of chlorides |
| Herb-Drug Interactions | • Diuretics: concurrent use with diuretic drugs may lead to increased elimination of water and/or electrolytes |
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This information is a reference tool for Chinese herbal studies. It is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult a primary health professional if you require health advisory.