Pao Zhi - Methods of Preparation

Tian Nan Xing (arisaematis rhizoma) is toxic in its raw form. How should it be prepared in order to reduce its toxicity?

Preparing an herb with ginger is one way to reduce an herb's toxicity. We will see this method used with such toxic herbs as Fu Zi, Ban Xia, and Tian Nan Xing.

Source: Bensky, D. (2004). Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica. Seattle, WA: Eastland Press. pp. 420 [Q516]