Nine-section anemone rhizome

Ingredient Profile

Chinese Name九节菖蒲
PinyinJiu Jie Chang Pu
Latin NameAnemoni Radix

Modern Research Perspective

Experimental studies of Anemone-related constituents report anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, and immune-modulating signals. Human evidence is largely limited to traditional combined preparations and small exploratory reports, with no consistent clinical dosing standard for this material alone. Species substitution, extraction differences, and incomplete toxicity data limit interpretation; irritation and allergy are possible.

Traditional Function

In traditional Chinese medicine, nine-section anemone rhizome is used to clear heat, reduce toxicity, and relieve inflammatory swelling or sore throat presentations. Traditional identification is important because related species may differ in chemistry and safety.