Ju Ruo - 蒟蒻 - Mo Yu (魔芋) Rhizoma Amorphophalli

Pharmaceutical Latin:	Rhizoma Amorphophalli
Common English:	Devilstongue Glucomannan Konjac Rivier Giantarum Rhizome

Category

Anomalous Herbs

Properties

Taste	Temperature	Entering Meridians	Dosage
Acrid Bitter	Cold (Warm) Toxic (Non-toxic)	?	9-15g

Actions And Indications

Actions	Indications/Syndromes
Resolves Phlegm, disperses accumulation and swelling and relieves toxicity	Coughing due to Phlegm Accumulation, malaria, Topically for burns and scalding, carbuncles, furuncles, erysipelas, abscesses
Invigorates the Blood and alleviates pain	Amenorrhea, External and Internal trauma
Suppresses tumors	Tumors, tuberculosis of the lymph nodes

Contraindications, Incompatibilities And Herb/Drug Interactions

Major Combinations

Notes

1. Konjac is commonly eaten as a diet food. Dietary fiber from the root of Amorphophallus konjac is an ingredient in weight loss supplements. Modest doses of konjac supplements have been shown to raise butyric acid by improving the ecology of the bowel flora and to increase bowel movements in constipated adults.
2. Konjac is also made into facial massage accessories, which are currently popular in Korea.
3. Research indicates that this herb inhibits the growth of cancer cells.