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| Part Used |
Herb
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| Main function |
Herb for Yin Deficiency (Yin Tonic)
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| Thermal qual. |
Cold
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| Taste |
Slightly salty
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| Meridians Entered |
Lu, LI, Ht, Kd, UB
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| Functions |
Tonifies Lung Yin
Moistens Dryness, Clears Deficiency Heat
Treats Heart Yin Deficiency
Clears Toxic Heat/reduces inflammation
Clears Kidney and Bladder Wet Heat
Promotes Sweating/reduces fever
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| Cautions |
None
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| Toxicity |
Controversial for internal use
(contains traces of pyrrolizidine alkaloids)
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| Phyto-chemicals |
Mucilage, saponins, tannins, trace minerals, cyanogenic substances,
pyrrolizidine alkaloids
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| Western Properties |
Demulcent, emollient, diaphoretic, diuretic, mild sedative,
mild anti-depressant, reduces inflammation
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| Notes |
Used for fevers, bronchial infections, mouth and throat infections,
dry skin conditions, cirrhosis, chronic nephritis, depression
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