Shan Hai Luo
Unknown
☯ TCM Properties
Clears Lung Heat, nourishes Yin, resolves swelling, removes toxicity, discharges pus, eliminates Phlegm and promotes milk secretion
Botanical Description
Shan Hai Luo is an obscure Pinyin folk name that does not correspond to any single, authoritatively documented species in the Chinese Pharmacopoeia, Bensky & Gamble, or Flora of China. The phrase literally suggests “mountain-sea spiral/snail,” and the term has been applied variably in regional sources, sometimes to a Codonopsis-like climbing herb and sometimes to unrelated taxa. Because no binomial can be securely established, no morphological description is offered. Entries bearing this name in older Chinese works should be cross-checked against local floras before any therapeutic interpretation. Treat as unidentified pending further evidence.
Dosage
| Form | Amount | Frequency | Duration | Population | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| decoction | 6-15g | Daily | — | — | — |
Cultural & Historical Context
Traditional American Uses
None Documented
Important Disclaimer
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