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| Part Used |
Leaves
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| Main function |
Cooling/Detoxifying, Clears Heat patterns
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| Thermal qual. |
Cold
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| Taste |
Sour, slightly bitter - Meridians Entered: UB, Kd, LI, Lv,
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| Functions |
Clears Wet Heat from lower abdomen
Tonifies Kidney Qi
Astringent
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| Cautions |
Contraindicated in pregnancy and kidney problems
Use up to one week then break for a few days before resuming
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| Toxicity |
Relatively safe for long term use with breaks
( high tannin content can irritate stomach if used continuously )
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| Phyto-chemicals |
Arbutin, Ursone, tannins, gallic acid, triterpenoids
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| Western Properties |
Anti-bacterial, astringent
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| Notes |
Used for urinary tract infections, cystitis, vaginitis
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