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HerbSmilacis Glabrae Rhizoma

土茯苓

Tǔ Fú Líng

Glabrous Greenbrier Rhizome

The dried rhizome of Smilax glabra (Liliaceae/Smilacaceae). Neutral, sweet and bland, entering the Liver and Stomach channels. Resolves toxicity, eliminates dampness, and frees the joints. Historically the primary herb for syphilis in the Ming dynasty; now broadly used for damp-heat skin conditions and joint swelling.

Actions · 功效

解毒除湿Resolve toxicity and eliminate dampness
通利关节Free and benefit the joints
清热利湿Clear heat and drain dampness

Indications · 主治

梅毒及汞中毒Syphilis and mercury poisoning
湿热淋浊，带下Damp-heat strangury with turbid discharge, leukorrhea
痈肿疮毒，湿疹瘙痒Abscesses, toxic sores, eczema, and itching

Dosage · 用量

Per day · decoction · non-pregnant adult

15–60 g

Reference range for non-pregnant adults. Not a personalized prescription. Pregnancy, lactation, and pediatric use require specialist supervision.

Draft· 2026-04-16

Footnotes · 引用

[1]Bencao Gangmu (Compendium of Materia Medica)

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  author       = {{Bencaodian Editorial}},
  title        = {Tǔ Fú Líng 土茯苓 (Glabrous Greenbrier Rhizome) — Smilacis Glabrae Rhizoma},
  year         = {2026},
  howpublished = {Bencao Dian: A Bilingual Knowledge Graph of Traditional Chinese Medicine},
  url          = {https://bencaodian.org/en/herbs/tu-fu-ling},
  urldate      = {2026-04-16},
  note         = {CC BY-SA 4.0}
}

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