Rohdea, Wan Nian Qing Rohdea, Wan Nian Qing 万年青 Nipponlily, China Lily Wan Nian Qing (TCM) Rohdea japonicaCurtis, W., Curtis’s botanical magazine (1800-1948) Rohdea japonica(Photo by Alpsdake) (Wikimedia) Botanical name: Rohdea japonica (syn. Orontium japonicum)Rohdea japonica var. variegata is also used. Parts used: Root and Rhizome Temperature & Taste: Cold, dry. Bitter, Sweet. Slightly Toxic Classification: B. Clears Heat Uses: 1. Clears Heat and Toxin:-Sore Throat, Tonsillitis, Diphtheria-juice can be taken for severe sore throat with constriction-Dysentery-Toxic Sores, Erysipelas-early stages of epidemic encephalitis (Barefoot Doctors Manual)-Rabies (juice extracted from 15 grams of the whole plant)-Snake Bites2. Clears Heat, Stops Bleeding:-Coughing or Spitting Blood, Vomiting Blood-Uterine Bleeding3. Strengthens the Heart, Promotes Urine:-in modern times it has been used for its cardiotonic effect in congestive Heart failure-Arrhythmia-Edema from Heart disease-Ascites4. Externally:-topically for Hemorrhoids and Rectal Prolapse (steam applied topically)-topically to toxic bites-the powder can be blown directly onto the throat in sore throat and laryngitis Dose: Decoction of the Root and Rhizome: 3–9 grams (15–30 grams fresh)Decoction of the Leaf: 9–15 gramsThe juice from 10–15 grams of the whole plant has been given in some cases such as Rabies.Fresh plant or juice is used topically. Substitute: 1. Rohdea is used as an…

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