Lophatherum (Dan Zhu Ye)

Chinese Bulk Herbs – Lophatherum (Dan Zhu Ye)

Lophatherum, also known as Dan Zhu Ye, is used to treat inflammations, boost urination and reduce fevers. Bamboo leaf is good for bleeding or swollen gums and urinary infections. It give a positive effect on the heart and is beneficial for the mind.

Clinical Use (Chinese):
Clears heat – heat patterns with irritability and thirst, mouth sores and swollen, painful gums due to heat in the heart or stomach channels.

Promotes urination and clears damp-heat – lin syndrome, especially for heat in the small intestine channel with above symptoms and dark red tip on the tongue

Latin Name:
Lophatherum gracilis
Lophatherum gracile

Chinese Name:
Dan Zhu Ye

Common Names:
Lophatherum, Bamboo Leaf

Parts Used:
Aerial portion

Properties:
Dan Zhu Ye is used for restlessness, thirst, mouth ulcers, difficult urination, edema which are due to excessive heart-fire.

Cautions:
Avoid using during pregnancy.

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**This information is provided to assist trained practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine with selection of products. If you are not familiar with these formulas or concepts please consult an acupuncturist or herbal practitioner trained in the use of Chinese herbs or refer to more in-depth reference materials. Chinese herbal remedies are meant to improve health and function, not act as a substitute for medical care.