LU GEN

Names for Lu Gen
Pharmaceutical:	Rhizoma Phragmitis Communis
Botanical:	Phragmites communis Trin. (Gramineae)
Other names:
Description:	Reed Rhizome.

Actions
Clears Heat; Promotes generation of Body Fluids; Stops vomiting; Calms restlessness and anxiety; ...

Origin of lu gen
Whole China.;

Preparation of lu gen
The rhizomes are gathered at the end of spring, in the beginning of summer or in autumn. After the fibrous roots have been removed, the skin is peeled off and cleaned. The rhizomes are then dried in the sun. Fresh rhizomes are better quality.;

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