Zhi Mu
Anemarrhena asphodeloides
Use with Caution
evidence: limited
Anemarrhena asphodeloides
| Scientific Name | Anemarrhena asphodeloides |
| Safety Rating | Use with Caution |
| Evidence Level | limited |
Zhi Mu is the root of the plant *Anemarrhena asphodeloides*, harvested for its bitter, pungent properties. It is mainly used in Chinese herbal remedies to soothe the stomach, relieve abdominal pain and diarrhea, ease menstrual cramps, and clear heat or dampness from the body. Consumers should note that Zhi Mu can lower blood sugar, may interact with certain medications, and is generally not recommended for pregnant women or people with gastric ulcers without medical supervision.
Source: WHO Monographs on Selected Medicinal Plants (Vols 1-3), https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reishi
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| Product | Ingredient | Amount | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Allergy Rhinitis Tang | Zhi Mu | 0 NP | - |
| Dragon Fire | Zhi Mu | 0 NP | - |
| Jade Source | Zhi Mu | 0 NP | - |
| Ling Zhi | Ling Zhi Mushroom Extract, Dry | 983 mg | - |
| Ling Zhi Alcohol Free | Ling Zhi Mushroom Extract, Dry | 1156 mg | - |
| Ling Zhi Alcohol Free | Ling Zhi Mushroom Extract, Dry | 1156 mg | - |
| Ling Zhi Non-Alcohol | Ling Zhi Mushroom Extract, Dry | 1156 mg | - |
| Menopause Formula | Zhi Mu rhizome extract | 150 mg | - |
| Menopause Formula | Zhi Mu rhizome extract | 150 mg | - |
| Menopause Formula | Zhi Mu rhizome extract | 150 mg | - |
| Menopause Formula | Zhi Mu rhizome extract | 150 mg | - |
| Menopause Support Formula | Zhi Mu rhizome extract | 150 mg | - |
| Yun Zhi | Yun Zhi Mushroom Extract, Dry | 983 mg | - |
| Yun Zhi Non-Alcohol | Yun Zhi Mushroom Extract, Dry | 1156 mg | - |
| Zhi Mu | wildcrafted Zhi Mu extract | 970 mg | - |
| Zhi Mu | Zhi Mu Root Extract, Dry | 983 mg | - |
| Zhi Mu Alcohol Free | wildcrafted Zhi Mu (Anemarrhena asphodeloides) dried root liquied extract | 970 mg | - |
| Zhi Mu Non-Alcohol | wild harvested Zhi Mu extract | 0 NP | - |
| Zhi Mu Non-Alcohol | Zhi Mu Root Extract, Dry | 1156 mg | - |
| Zhi Mu Sugar Free | wildcrafted Zhi Mu (Anemarrhena asphodeloides) dried root liquied extract | 970 mg | - |
| Herb | Scientific Name | Why related |
|---|---|---|
 Dong Quai |
Angelica sinensis | shares 14 product(s) |
 Licorice Root |
Glycyrrhiza glabra (glycyrrhizin) | shares 9 product(s) |
 Astragalus |
Astragalus membranaceus | shares 7 product(s) |
 Black Cohosh |
Actaea racemosa | shares 7 product(s) |
 Cinnamon |
Cinnamomum cassia | shares 7 product(s) |
 Chinese Goldthread |
Coptis chinensis | similar summary terms |
 Devil's Claw |
Harpagophytum procumbens | similar summary terms |
 Greater Galangal |
Alpinia galanga | similar summary terms |
 Tarragon |
Artemisia dracunculus | similar summary terms |
 White Willow Bark |
Salix alba (salicin) | similar summary terms |
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