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| Part Used |
Herb
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| Main function |
Herb for Blood Stagnation
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| Thermal qual. |
Cool
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| Taste |
Slightly bitter, slightly sour
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| Meridians Entered |
Lv, Kd, UB, Sp, Ht
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| Functions |
Regulates Blood Stagnation
Astringent
Tonifies and Regulates Qi
Dispels Wind Cold and Heat
Treats Liver/Spleen Disharmony
Treats Liver Yang Rising
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| Cautions |
May cause allergic reaction in some individuals
Can increase sensitivity to sunlight
Not internally if pregnant or breastfeeding
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| Toxicity |
Relatively safe for long term use
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| Phyto-chemicals |
Azulene, linalool, sabinene, camphor, sesquiterpene lactones,
flavonoids, achillene, polyacetylenes, triterpenes, salicylic acid,
coumarins, tannins
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| Western Properties |
Anti-spasmodic, astringent, diaphoretic, hypotensive,
anti-pyretic, mild diuretic, urinary antiseptic, hemostatic,
anti-inflammatory, emmnagogue, digestive tonic,
anti-thrombotic
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| Notes |
Used for cuts/scrapes, hemorrhoids, hypertension,
varicose veins, amenorrhea, menstrual cramps, fever,
joint inflammation, diarrhea, rheumatism, menstrual problems, menopausal problems, thrombosis prevention, nosebleeds, angina, IBS, colic, colitis, eye inflammation
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