Chinese paris (Paris polyphylla var. chinensis)

华重楼huá chóng lóuHuachonglou

Paris polyphylla var. chinensis · Plant

Paris polyphylla, standing in for Paris polyphylla var. chinensis
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Indications

Cautions

Contains steroidal saponins; may be toxic in high doses; limited safety data; avoid during pregnancy.

Indications

What AcuiQ’s herb catalogue lists Chinese paris for. The list carries no source and is an index, not a prescription.

See Paris Polyphylla