藜芦
Herb Name Lookup

Li Lu

Rhizoma et Radix Veratri

Veratrum Rhizome and Root

Phlegm-Transforming
About this herb

A toxic emetic root used historically and rarely today, requiring extreme caution due to its narrow safety margin.

PinyinLi Lu
Chinese藜芦
Latin (pharmaceutical)Rhizoma et Radix Veratri
EnglishVeratrum Rhizome and Root
CategoryPhlegm-Transforming
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