China Root (Tu Fu Ling)
Smilax glabra
A starchy rhizome used to clear 'damp-heat' for stubborn skin sores and joint pain.
Traditional use (tcm): A starchy rhizome used to clear 'damp-heat' for stubborn skin sores and joint pain.
A starchy rhizome used to clear 'damp-heat' for stubborn skin sores and joint pain.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- A starchy rhizome used to clear 'damp-heat' for stubborn skin sores and joint pain.
Evidence strength: traditional use.
- See the evidence level above
- Generally mild; traditional detoxicant.
- Pregnant/breastfeeding people without medical advice
Generally mild; traditional detoxicant.
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.