Zhu Sha Lian - 朱砂莲 - Radix Aristolochiae Cinnabariae

Pharmaceutical Latin:	Radix Aristolochiae Cinnabariae Radix Aristolochiae Kaemferi
Common English:	Cinnabar Dutchman's Pipe Root

Category

Herbs that Clear Heat and Purge Fire: Herbs that Clear Heat and Remove Toxicity

Properties

Taste	Temperature	Entering Meridians	Dosage
Bitter Acrid	Cold	Heart Lung Liver	5-10g

Actions And Indications

Actions	Indications/Syndromes
Clears Heat and removes toxicity	Cancer, Eruptive diseases, Snake bites, Sores and boils
Alleviates pain, Breaks up Blood Stasis, Invigorates the Blood, Regulates Qi	Chest pain, Diarrhea, Laryngalgia, Toothache

Contraindications, Incompatibilities And Herb/Drug Interactions

Major Combinations

Notes

1. The herb suppresses the growth of cancer cells.
2. It is also reported to reduce swelling.