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| Part Used |
Root
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| Main function |
Herb for Qi Defficiency (Qi Tonic)
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| Thermal qual. |
Slightly warm
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| Taste |
Sweet
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| Meridians Entered |
Sp, Lu
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| Functions |
Tonifies the Spleen
Tonifies Qi and Blood.
Raises Qi of Spleen; used in sinking of Qi syndrome
(prolapse of abdominal organs)
Strengthens protective Qi and regulates sweating
Promotes urination and relieves edema due to Deficiency of Qi or Yang.
Promotes pus discharge and accelerates healing of wounds and
sores; used for chronic sores that have not drained well.
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| Cautions |
Contraindicated in Deficiency of Yin with Heat.
Contraindicated in Excess Heat.
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| Toxicity |
Relatively safe for long term use
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| Phyto-chemicals |
Polysaccharides, saponins, betaine, coumarin, flavonoids, rhamnocitrin
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| Western Properties |
Diuretic, immune stimulant, anti-nephritic, cardiotonic, vasodilator, hypotensive
anti-bacterial, anti-allergic, adaptogenic, aging retardant, anti-tumor,
interferon inducent, adrenocortical tonic/restorative
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| Notes |
Used to treat nephritis, proteuria
Used for chronic nephritis with edema
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