Emetic Herbs

Li Lu English Name: veratrum root and rhizome Pharmaceutical Name: Radix et Rhizoma Veratri Medica Category: Emetic Herbs Properties: Li Lu enters the Lung, Liver, and Stomach channels; it is acrid and bitter in nature and cold in temperature. Its purpose is to induce vomiting and thus according to TCM is considered toxic. What is… read more

Gua Di English Name: melon pedicule Pharmaceutical Name: Pedicellus Cucumeris Medica Category: Emetic Herbs Properties: Gua Di is bitter in nature and cold in temperature. Its purpose is to induce vomiting and is thus according to TCM is considered toxic. What is Gua Di?: The Chinese Herb Gua Di is the dried pedicel (stalk or… read more

Chang Shan English Name: dichroa root Pharmaceutical Name: Radix Dichroae Medica Category: Emetic Herbs Properties: Chang Shan enters the Lung, Heart, and Liver channels; it is acrid and bitter in nature and cold in temperature. Its purpose is to induce vomiting and thus according to TCM is considered toxic. What is Chang Shan?: The Chinese… read more