Radix Phytolaccae

Shang Lu

Radix Phytolaccae Pokeberry Root Zhang Liu

NamingShang Lu (Radix Phytolaccae)——Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing (Shen Nong’s Herbal)The Processing of Shang LuOriginThe root of Phytolacca acinosa Roxb. or P. americana L. of family Phytolaccaceae.LocationMost areas of China.HarvestCollected from autumn to next spring.The actual smell and tasteLight smel

Drastic Hydragogues

商陆

Shang Lu Radix Phytolaccae Pokeberry Root

NamingShang Lu (Radix Phytolaccae)——Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing (Shen Nong’s Herbal)The Processing of 商陆OriginThe root of Phytolacca acinosa Roxb. or P. americana L. of family Phytolaccaceae.LocationMost areas of China.HarvestCollected from autumn to next spring.The actual smell and tasteLight smell, sli