The Divine Farmer's Materia Medica lists Lan Cao (Radix Eupatorii Chinensis), though the actual identification is debated. It is listed as acrid and balanced. "It mainly disinhibits the water passageways, kills gu toxins, and keeps off ill matters. Protracted taking may boost the qi, make the body light, slow aging, and enable one to communicate with the spirit light."
This herb appears like our Gravel Root or Joe-Pye-Weed. Although the name Joe-Pye supposedly comes from its use as a diaphoretic, it is mainly used today as a diuretic and lithotriptic for kidney stones.
Many species formerly considered under Eupatorium are now named Eutroc
This herb appears like our Gravel Root or Joe-Pye-Weed. Although the name Joe-Pye supposedly comes from its use as a diaphoretic, it is mainly used today as a diuretic and lithotriptic for kidney stones.
Many species formerly considered under Eupatorium are now named Eutroc
