Big-leaf lily, also known as mountain pineapple root, can be used medicinally for clearing heat and inducing dampness, and for inducing diuresis, which can be used in the treatment of lower Jiao damp-heat and hernia.
It is recorded in the Quality Standard of Yao Medicinal Herbs of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region that Shan Pineapple Root is a traditional Chinese medicine, and the medicinal source is the dried root of Luduo tree of Luduo family. It is cold in nature, and its effects include clearing away heat and inducing dampness, inducing diuresis, and promoting the flow of water and qi, which is good for treating or improving the conditions of dampness-heat in the lower Jiao, hernia, colds, as well as coughs.
It is important to note that Chinese medicine emphasizes the use of evidence-based medicine, therefore, the selection and use of Chinese herbs should be carried out under the guidance of the doctor’s evidence-based guidance, do not blindly choose their own Chinese herbs, in order to prevent the use of improper medication to the body to bring harm.