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The dried tuberous root of Asparagus cochinchinensis (Liliaceae). Enters the Lung and Kidney channels. Sweet, bitter, and very cold, it nourishes yin, moistens dryness, clears the Lung, and generates fluids. Often paired with mai dong for synergistic yin-nourishing effect.
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Reference range for non-pregnant adults. Not a personalized prescription. Pregnancy, lactation, and pediatric use require specialist supervision.
Protective guidance only — when to avoid or use with caution. This block deliberately omits pregnancy, lactation, and pediatric dosing: any such use must be managed by a qualified TCM practitioner or appropriate specialist.
脾胃虚寒、食少便溏者不宜。
一般安全，性大寒，脾胃虚寒者忌用。
味苦，平。主诸暴风湿偏痹，强骨髓，杀三虫，去伏尸。久服轻身。
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@misc{bencaodian-tian-dong,
author = {{Bencaodian Editorial}},
title = {Tiān Dōng 天冬 (Asparagus Root) — Asparagi Radix},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {Bencao Dian: A Bilingual Knowledge Graph of Traditional Chinese Medicine},
url = {https://bencaodian.org/en/herbs/tian-dong},
urldate = {2026-04-16},
note = {CC BY-SA 4.0}
}© Bencaodian Editorial · Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
天冬含天冬酰胺、甾体皂苷及多糖，具有抗菌、抗肿瘤、镇咳祛痰及免疫调节作用。
Tian dong contains asparagine, steroidal saponins, and polysaccharides; demonstrates antibacterial, antitumor, antitussive-expectorant, and immunomodulatory effects.
《中国药典》以天冬酰胺为含量测定指标。
Chinese Pharmacopoeia uses asparagine as assay marker.
This section is provided for academic reference only and does not constitute medical advice.