Anemarrhena, Zhi Mu 知母
Zhi Mu (TCM)
Anemarrhena in Gujin Tushu Jicheng (Imperial Encyclopedia, early 18th century)
Botanical name:
Anemarrhena asphodeloides
Parts used:
Rhizome
Temperature & Taste:
Cold, moist. Bitter, Sweet
Classifications:
B. Clear Strong Heat or Fire
Anemarrhena asphodeloides
Parts used:
Rhizome
Temperature & Taste:
Cold, moist. Bitter, Sweet
Classifications:
B. Clear Strong Heat or Fire
Uses:
1. Clears Heat, Drains Fire:
-High Fever, thirst, irritability
2. Nourish Yin, Clears Heat, Moisten Dryness:
-Night sweats, Burning pain in the bones; 'Steaming Bone Disorder' (see below)
3. Calms the Fetus:
-'soothes the Fetus' (Li Shi Zhen)
Dose:
Decoction: 6–12 grams
Powder: 1–3 grams in
Preparation:
... available in PRO version
Decoction: 6–12 grams
Powder: 1–3 grams in
Preparation:
... available in PRO version
Main Combinations:
Its effects are reinforced by Phellodendron Huang bai
1. Strong Heat of the Stomach and Lungs (Yang Ming Heat, Heat in the Qi level), with Fever, Thirst, Sweat and Big Pulse, combine Anemarrhena Zhi Mu with ... available in PRO version
2. High Fever, Thirst, Irritability (as in Encephalitis, Meningitis, Hemorrhagic Fever, Septicemia), Anemarrhena Zhi Mu with Gypsum (Shi Gao), ... available in PRO version
3. To clear Heat and Fire from the Kidneys and lower body (Yin deficient Heat, Premature ejaculation, Dysuria etc.), Anemarrhena Zhi Mu ... available in PRO version
4. Damp-Heat obstructing the lower warmer (abdomen) with Urinary retention ... available in PRO version
5. Yin deficient Heat, Night Sweats, with 'Steaming Bone Disorder', Anemarrhena Zhi Mu ... available in PRO version
6. Yin Deficient Heat with Agitation, Insomnia, Anemarrhena Zhi Mu with ... available in PRO version
7. Menopausal syndrome with flushing, sweating, irritability, insomnia with Yin and Yang deficiency and deficiency Heat, Anemarrhena Zhi Mu, ... available in PRO version
8. For cough from Lung Heat marked by thick, yellow Phlegm:
i. Anemarrhena Zhi Mu with ... available in PRO version
ii. Anemarrhena Zhi Mu with ... available in PRO version
iii. Anemarrhena Zhi Mu with ... available in PRO version
9. Diabetes-like disorder with Thirst and Irritability, Anemarrhena Zhi Mu ... available in PRO version
10. Mouth Ulcers from excess Heat, Anemarrhena Zhi Mu with ... available in PRO version
Major Formulas:
Bai Hu Tang
Bai Hu Jia Ren Shen Tang
Da Bu Yin Wan
Er Xian Tang
Gui Zhi Shao Yao Zhi Mu Tang
Hu Qian Wan
Mie Di Zhi Yang Tang
Qing Gu San
Qing Hao Bie Jia Tang
Qing Shu Yi Qi Tang
Qing Wen Bai Du Yin
Ren Shen Ge Jie San
Suan Zao Ren Tang
Xiao Feng San
Xin Yi Qing Fei Yin
Yi Yin Jian
Yu Nu Jian
Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan
Cautions:
1. Not used in Coldness and weakness of the Digestion. Large doses cause Diarrhea
2. Not used in Diarrhea
Drug Interactions:
May interact with Hypoglycemia drugs
Main Preparations used:
1. Not used in Coldness and weakness of the Digestion. Large doses cause Diarrhea
2. Not used in Diarrhea
Drug Interactions:
May interact with Hypoglycemia drugs
Main Preparations used: