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| Part Used |
Clear Gel/Juice (not bitter, yellow constituents)
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| Main function |
Herb for Yin Deficiency (Yin Tonic)
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| Thermal qual. |
Cool
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| Taste |
Slightly sour, slightly salty
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| Meridians Entered |
St, Lu
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| Functions |
Tonifies Yin, moistens Dryness
Relieves irritation
Reduces inflammation and infection
Resolves Wetness/Phlegm and relieves congestion
Astringent
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| Cautions |
Reduces/stops lactation
Not if pregnant, breast feeding, hemorrhoids, kidney problems
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| Toxicity |
Relatively safe for long term use
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| Phyto-chemicals |
Polysaccharides (glucomannan, arabinose, xylose),
amino acids (serin, salin, aspargin), minerals, phytosterols,
enzymes
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| Western Properties |
Healing, emollient, astringent, anti-ulcer, immune system stimulant,
anti-septic, anti-fungal
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| Notes |
Used for peptic ulcers, IBS, periodontitis, sinusitis, bronchitis,
asthma, poor appetite, weaning in nursing mothers, inflammation
of all kinds, minor burns, bites/stings, poison ivy, sunburn, acne
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