Mountain Arrowhead (Ornithogalum caudatum)

山慈姑shān cí gūShancigu

Ornithogalum caudatum · Plant

Ornithogalum, standing in for Ornithogalum caudatum
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Indications

Cautions

Contains cardiac glycosides; potentially toxic if ingested; may cause digestive upset and heart irregularities; avoid internal use.

Indications

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

Common ColdKnocks & FallsSnake BiteStomachacheToothache

TCM actions

What the catalogue says Mountain Arrowhead does in the terms of Chinese medicine theory. These describe the herb, not a condition.

Dispel Wind & Dissipate ColdResolve Toxin & Relieve Pain