Bamboo root yam is also known as Andrographis paniculata. Andrographis paniculata has the effect of dispelling wind and removing dampness, soothing tendons and collaterals.
The root is the dried rhizome of Dioscoreaceae plant, Dioscorea opposita. It is sweet, bitter and warm in nature. It belongs to the liver, kidney and lung meridians. It can dispel wind and dampness (eliminate wind and dampness in the body), relax tendons and collaterals, activate blood circulation and relieve pain (relieve pain by removing blood stasis), relieve cough and asthma. It is used for rheumatism and paralysis, joint swelling, pain and numbness, fall and flutter injuries, flashing waist, cough and asthma.
Andrographis paniculata is used to remove wind-dampness and benefit kidney qi. Suitable for kidney deficiency and rheumatism, lumbar and back pain, knee weakness; Andrographis paniculata with scutellaria can clear the lungs and resolve phlegm, cough and asthma doubled. It is suitable for people with lung-heat cough and asthma, with much yellow and thick phlegm; Andrographis paniculata with ginseng is suitable for people with heart-qi insufficiency of thoracic paralysis (chest tightness and pain), palpitation and asthma, dizziness and chest tightness.
It is recommended that patients take medication under the guidance of a doctor, do not take medication on your own.