Quick Facts
| Latin Name | Arisaematis Rhizoma Praeparatum |
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| Chinese Name & Pinyin | 製天南星 · Zhi Tian Nan Xing |
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| Medicinal Part | Roots and rhizomes |
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| Efficacy Category | Phlegm-resolving |
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| Botanical Origin | The processed tuber of Arisaema heterophyllum Blume, Arisaema amurense Maxim. or Arisaema erubescens (Wall.) Schott (Araceae). |
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| Nature & Flavour | Bitter, Acrid; Warm; Toxic |
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| Channels Entered | Lung, Liver, Spleen |
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What Is Zhi Tian Nan Xing?
Zhi Tian Nan Xing (Processed Jack-in-the-pulpit Rhizome) is a medicinal herb of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Primarily produced in the Chinese provinces of Henan, Hebei, Sichuan, Anhui, Hubei, Shandong.
Nature & Flavour: Bitter, Acrid; Warm; Toxic
Channels Entered: Lung, Liver, Spleen
Zhi Tian Nan Xing: Materia Medica Profile
Identification & Quality Standard
Arisaematis Rhizoma Praeparatum
Botanical Origin
The processed tuber of Arisaema heterophyllum Blume, Arisaema amurense Maxim. or Arisaema erubescens (Wall.) Schott (Araceae).
Production Regions
Primarily produced in the Chinese provinces of Henan, Hebei, Sichuan, Anhui, Hubei, Shandong.
Quality Requirements
Superior medicinal material is white, hard, starchy, without numbness after processing.
Macroscopic Features
Flat spherical slices, 1.5~6cm diameter, 0.5~2cm thick. Externally yellowish-white or brownish-yellow, smooth, horny; cut surface is white or pale yellow, starchy or horny. Hard. Faint odor, taste pungent, slightly numb.
Traditional TCM Properties
Bitter, Acrid; Warm; ToxicLungLiverSpleen
Traditional Functions
Dries dampness and resolves phlegm, expels wind and stops spasms, dissipates nodules and reduces swelling.
How Zhi Tian Nan Xing Is Used in TCM
In the Chinese materia medica, Zhi Tian Nan Xing is classified among the Phlegm-resolving 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.
