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| Part Used |
Root
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| Main function |
Herb for Exterior Wind Wetness/Antirheumatic
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| Thermal qual. |
Slightly warm
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| Taste |
Spicy, bitter
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| Meridians Entered |
Kd, UB
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| Functions |
Expels Wind Cold Wetness and relieves pain in the Meridians,
especially of the lower back and legs, toothaches and headaches.
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| Cautions |
Contraindicated in Deficiency of Yin with Heat and in Deficiency of
Blood.
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| Toxicity |
Has been reported to cause occasional dermal photosensitivity reactions,
otherwise relatively safe for long term use
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| Phyto-chemicals |
Angelic acid (has strong odour)
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| Western Properties |
Tranquilizing, sleep-inducing, anti-arrthritic, hypotensive, anti-biotic activity
against tuberculosis bacilli, analgesic, diaphoretic, anti-inflammatory, diuretic,
uterine stimulant, emmenagogue, expectorant, interferon inducent
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| Notes |
Used to treat edema
Used for chronic bronchitis with wheezing
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