Dalihua; Dahliae Tuber Sources:The drug is the root tuber of Dahlia pinnata Cav.(Family Compositae),originally growing in Mexico,cultivated all over China. Constituents:The root tuber contains inulin. Actions and Indications:The root tuber is used as febrifuge,antitoxic and antioncotic,for the treatment of wind syndrome of head,insufficiency of the spleen,indigestion,mumps,dental caries and toothache.