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| Part Used |
Leaves/Bark
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| Main function |
Cooling/Detoxifying Herb for Heat patterns
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| Thermal qual. |
Cool
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| Taste |
Slighlty bitter, sour - Meridians Entered: Kd, UB, Lv
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| Functions |
Clears Wet Heat (especially of skin )
Clears Wetness
Dispels Exterior Wind Heat
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| Cautions |
None
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| Toxicity |
Generally safe for long term use
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| Phyto-chemicals |
Saponins, flavonoids, sesquiterpenes, tannins, salicylic acid
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| Western Properties |
Diaphoretic, anti-rheumatic, anti-gout, diuretic,
anti-inflammatory, promotes hair growth
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| Notes |
Used for skin problems (eczema, acne, warts ), bladder infections, kidney stones
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