土ど茯ぶく苓りょう

noun

Smilax glabra; sarsaparilla rhizome (Chinese medicine)

Rare term referring specifically to the dried rhizome of Smilax glabra, used in traditional Chinese medicine. Also known as 山帰来 (さんきらい).

See also: サンキライ

• 漢かん方ぽうでは、土ど茯ぶく苓りょうは解げ毒どくや利り尿にょうに用もちいられることがある。

  In Kampo medicine, Smilax glabra rhizome is sometimes used for detoxification and diuresis.