Western Herbalism
Konjac
Amorphophallus konjac
Also known as Elephant yam, Devil's tongue.
Raw corm inedible due to calcium oxalate raphides - must be processed (boil/dry) Drink ample water with doses to prevent choking/blockage Traditional East Asian use >2000 years GRAS as food additive ( 11885276 Chua et al 2010
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Indications what the tradition reached for it in
- Breast pain
- Constipation
- Rheumatism
- Hernia
- Spleen enlargement
- Asthma
- Burns
- Nausea
- High cholesterol
- Obesity
- Phlegm
- Weight management
- Gas
- Hyperglycemia
- Cough
- Piles
- Abdominal pain
- Detoxification
- Type 2 diabetes
- Tumors
- Skin conditions
- Hemorrhoids
- Bowel irregularity
- Bloating
- Indigestion
- Dry cough
- Inflammation
- Mucosal irritation
- Sore throat
- Pain
Safety
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Dosing as the sources wrote it
| Preparation | As written | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Glucomannan powder/capsule: 1-1.5g 3x/day before meals for cholesterol | 1000-1500 mg | |
| 0.5-5g 3x/day for constipation (with ≥250ml water per dose) | 500-5000 mg | |
| Effects in | Effects in 12-72h ( | |
| 11885276 |
Doses are reproduced from the sources for practitioners and are not a recommendation for any person.
From the sources
Clinical Notes. Raw corm inedible due to calcium oxalate raphides - must be processed (boil/dry) Drink ample water with doses to prevent choking/blockage Traditional East Asian use >2000 years GRAS as food additive ( 11885276 Chua et al 2010
primary-actions. Konjac acts primarily as: Bulk-forming laxative, Demulcent, Nutritive, Hypolipidemic, Hypoglycemic. Secondary actions include Anti-obesity, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant.
indications. Konjac is traditionally indicated for: Breast pain, Constipation, Rheumatism, Hernia, Spleen enlargement, Asthma, Burns, Nausea, High cholesterol, Obesity, Phlegm, Weight management, Gas, Hyperglycemia, Cough, and 23 further conditions.
constituents. Notable constituents of Konjac include: Konjac glucomannan (KGM), Starch, Proteins, Calcium oxalate, Alkaloids (trigonelline), Saponins, Minerals (K, Ca, Mg), Vitamins.
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