Reed Rhizome (Lu Gen) is a cooling and moistening herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), commonly used to clear heat, generate fluids, and promote urination. Harvested from the underground stems of the common reed, this herb is especially valued for its ability to relieve fever, thirst, and lung heat with phlegm.
Key Information:
✔ Pharmaceutical Latin: Rhizoma Phragmitis
✔ Common Names: Reed Rhizome, Lu Gen, Phragmites Root
✔ Chinese Pinyin: 芦根 (Lu Gēn)
✔ TCM Nature: Sweet, Cold
✔ TCM Channels Entered: Lung, Stomach
Benefits:
🔥 Clears Heat & Generates Fluids – Alleviates high fever, thirst, and dry mouth from heat conditions.
💧 Promotes Urination – Helps treat dark, scanty urine associated with damp-heat or heat toxin.
🫁 Relieves Lung Heat – Used for cough with thick yellow phlegm and lung inflammation.
🤢 Eases Nausea – Soothes the Stomach and helps with vomiting due to heat or food stagnation.
Consultation & Usage:
Lu Gen is commonly used in decoctions or herbal teas and pairs well with herbs like Tian Hua Fen (Trichosanthes Root) or Huang Qin (Scutellaria) for clearing heat and fluid generation. Always consult a qualified practitioner for proper dosage and herbal pairing.