Single Herb Glossary
Shān Cí Gū 山慈菇
| Pharmaceutical name | Pleiones pseudobulbus Cremastra “benevolent aunt of the mountains” |
| Category | Clear Heat, Resolve Toxicity |
| Key Properties | Resolves toxicity Reduce clumping Anti-carcinogen |
| Properties | Sweet Sl. acrid cold |
| Tropism | LV, ST |
| Actions & Indications | 1) Clear Heat, Resolve Toxicity, Reduce Abscesses, Dissipate Nodule 2) Resolve toxicity, Reduce swelling (defeat toxin, anti-tumour) |
| Dosages | 3-9 g |
| Contraindications (TCM) | Caution with patients with weak constitutions |
| Contraindications (Western) | |
| Chemical Composition | Glycomannan, colchicine, tulipin, alkaloids, starch |
| Pharmacological Effects | • Antineoplastic: subcutaneous injection of preparation in mice at 2 mg/kg has shown inhibitory effect on replication of cells |
| Herb-Drug Interactions | |
| Classical Formula(s) |
Yu Shu Dan (delete She Xiang, Xiong Huang, Zhu Sha) (Jade Pivot Special Pill) 玉樞丹（減麝香，雄黃，硃砂） |
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.