Anemarrhena (Zhi Mu)
Anemarrhena asphodeloides
A 'heat-clearing' rhizome used for fevers and thirst and studied for blood sugar.
Traditional use (tcm): A 'heat-clearing' rhizome used for fevers and thirst and studied for blood sugar.
A 'heat-clearing' rhizome used for fevers and thirst and studied for blood sugar.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- A 'heat-clearing' rhizome used for fevers and thirst and studied for blood sugar.
Evidence strength: traditional use.
- See the evidence level above
- Can be cooling and laxative; avoid with loose stools.
- Pregnant/breastfeeding people without medical advice
Can be cooling and laxative; avoid with loose stools.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
Choose reputable, tested suppliers; correct identification is essential for wild-harvested plants.