Li Lu
藜蘆 lí lú

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	Tastes: Acrid , Bitter		Dosage: 0.1-0.15g; internal in either pill or powder only
	Toxic
	Cautions: Extremely toxic. Should only be given when absolutely necessary, and then with great caution. Do not use in the Debilitated, those who have recently lost blood, or during Pregnancy. avoid use during Pregnancy		Meridians: Lung , Liver , Stomach
	Preparation: No preparation data at this time		Quality: Good quality - thick, lightweight, and brittle roots with a yellowish brown surface and powdery cross sections
	Reference Source: Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (3rd edition) ('Bensky')		Notes: No notes at this time
	Formulas (1) sān shèng sǎn (Three-Sage Powder)

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Alternate Names:

Pharmaceutical: Veratri nigri Radix et Rhizoma

Botanical: Veratrum Nigrum L., Veratrum Schindleri Loes. F.

Japanese: riro

Korean: yeoro

Common: veratrum root and rhizome

Temperature: Cold

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Li Lu藜蘆 lí lú