Phragmites, Reed, Lu Gen 芦根 Common Reed, Reed GrassLu Gen (TCM) Flora Danica [G.C. Oeder et al] (1761-1883) Flora von Deutschland, Kohler, 1886 Botanical name: Phragmites communis (syn. P. australis, P. vulgaris, P. communis var. longivalvis, Arundo phragmites, A. vulgaris)Arundo donax (Mannard Reed grass) is regarded as synonymous by Western sources. Parts used: Rhizome, fresh or dried Temperature & Taste: Cool, moist. Sweet Classifications: B. Clear Strong Heat or Fire Uses: 1. Clears Heat, Generates Fluid: (TCM, West)-Fever or acute Heat diseases with Thirst-Lung or Stomach heat with damage to fluids, with dry mouth, thirst, irritability-Cough, Bronchitis from Lung Heat-can also be used as an adjunct for Diabetes with Heat (it has a proven hypoglycemia effect)2. Clears Heat, Promotes Urine: (TCM, West)-dark, scanty or bloody urine, especially if there is thirst-Urinary infection with difficult, painful urination-Edema with Heat-Gout, Rheumatism with Heat symptoms-Diarrhea3. Resists Poison, Promotes Rashes: (TCM, West)-helps promote full expression Rashes in febrile diseases such as Measles, Chicken Pox (TCM)-Boils, Carbuncles-Pulmonary abscess (TCM)-formerly regarded as useful for Rabid Dog bites (West)-it has been used for Tumors, Breast Cancer and Leukemia4. Externally:-topically for pain-juice is applied to insect bites Dose: Dried root: 15–30 grams in decoction;Fresh root: 30–60 (up to…

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