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| Part Used |
Root
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| Main function |
Herb to Clear Wetness/Phlegm Patterns
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| Thermal qual. |
Warm
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| Taste |
Spicy, bitter
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| Meridians Entered |
Sp, St
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| Functions |
Dries Wetness and strengthens Spleen.
Expels Wind Wetness with pain in extremities.
Strongly clears Dampness in Lower Burner, even in cases of Wet Heat when
combined with cooling herbs.
Promotes sweating and relieves/disperses Exterior Wind Cold with Wetness
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| Cautions |
Contraindicated in Qi Deficiency (with excessive sweating) and in Yin Deficiency
with Heat.
Use with caution in conditions with loose watery stools..
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| Toxicity |
Relatively safe for long term use
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| Phyto-chemicals |
Attractylodin, hinesol, beta-eudesmol, elemol
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| Western Properties |
Stomachic, diaphoretic, hypoglycemic, hypotensive, diuretic (increases sodium and potassium excretion in urine), anti-emetic, anti-night blindness,
anti-infective, interferon inducent, immune regulator
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| Notes |
Used for chronic digestive dysbiosis and candida
Used for edema and metabolic toxicosis (with rheumatism, arthritis,
headaches etc.)
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