黃藥子 · Huang Yao Zi
Heat-clearing herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Traditional functions: Dissipates nodules and reduces goiter, clears heat and resolves toxin, cools blood and stops bleeding.
| Latin Name | Dioscoreae Bulbiferae Rhizoma |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name & Pinyin | 黃藥子 · Huang Yao Zi |
| Medicinal Part | Roots and rhizomes |
| Efficacy Category | Heat-clearing |
| Botanical Origin | The dried tuber of Dioscorea bulbifera L. (Dioscoreaceae). |
| Nature & Flavour | Bitter; Cold; Slightly toxic |
| Channels Entered | Lung, Liver |
Huang Yao Zi (Air Potato Rhizome) is a medicinal herb of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Primarily produced in Hunan, Hubei, Jiangsu.
Nature & Flavour: Bitter; Cold; Slightly toxic
Channels Entered: Lung, Liver
Identification & Quality Standard
Dioscoreae Bulbiferae Rhizoma
Botanical Origin
The dried tuber of Dioscorea bulbifera L. (Dioscoreaceae).
Production Regions
Primarily produced in Hunan, Hubei, Jiangsu.
Quality Requirements
Superior is large, solid, red-brown.
Circular slices, 2~4cm diameter, 0.3~0.7cm thick. Externally dark brown, with wrinkled skin. Cut surface yellowish-white, with yellow spots. Faint odor, bitter taste.
Bitter; Cold; Slightly toxicLungLiver
Dissipates nodules and reduces goiter, clears heat and resolves toxin, cools blood and stops bleeding.
In the Chinese materia medica, Huang Yao Zi is classified among the Heat-clearing herbs.
Medical Disclaimer — This article is provided for educational purposes only and describes traditional Chinese medicine concepts. It is not medical advice, and it is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Always consult a qualified practitioner before using any herb, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or managing a diagnosed condition.
