Anemarrhena is an evergreen perennial in the family Liliaceae. It has thin, long, grass-like leaves and clusters of small, fragrant white to light-purple flowers that are hermaphroditic and blossom from August to September. It is native to China, Mongolia, Korea, and Japan.
Not as well known in the West, Anemarrhena is used for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It is commonly used in TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) to treat conditions associated with Heat and Dryness.
A bitter, cold herb with antiseptic, diuretic, and antimicrobial properties, it is used to treat fevers, coughs, hot flashes, diabetes, and more. In TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine), it is described as nourishing Yin, Moistening Dryness, and Eliminating Fire.
Anemarrhena is found in over 300 TCM herbal formulas! Safe and effective, it is an herb you will want to know more about, whether you’ve heard of it before or are meeting it for the first time.
