Japanese arisaema

Why You Need It

• Respiratory Support: Traditionally used to clear phlegm and ease coughing.
• Anti-Inflammatory: May help reduce swelling and pain in specific conditions.
• Neurological Calming: Used historically to calm 'internal wind' (convulsions or tremors).

Deep Dive

Japanese Arisaema is a heavy hitter in the world of herbal medicine. Its primary mechanism is acting as an expectorant and anti-inflammatory agent. In clinical settings, processed Arisaema is often combined with other herbs to treat bronchitis, coughs, and lymph node inflammation. The active compounds, specifically calcium oxalate raphides and saponins, are responsible for its numbing and swelling-reducing effects. However, because the raw plant is highly irritating to the digestive tract and skin, it is strictly a medicinal herb used in formulae, not a daily supplement.

Natural Food Sources

CRITICAL: Japanese Arisaema is NOT a food source. It is a toxic tuber that must be detoxified before use. Unlike Vitamin C found in oranges, this is a medicinal root.

Supplementation

• Dosage: Typically 3-6 grams of processed root in decoction, or in pill form as prescribed by a TCM practitioner.
• Who should take it: Those with specific diagnoses of 'Phlegm-Heat' or 'Wind-Phlegm' obstructing the channels.
• Usage: Do not consume raw. It must be cooked with ginger or processed with sulfur to reduce toxicity.