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| Part Used |
Herb
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| Main function |
Herb for Blood Stagnation
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| Thermal qual. |
Cool
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| Taste |
Bitter, slightly sweet
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| Meridians Entered |
Lu, Kd, UB, Lv, Sp
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| Functions |
Regulates Blood Stagnation
Clears Heat/Phlegm
Tonifies Kidney Jing
Stabilizes Shen
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| Cautions |
Can increase sensitivity to sunlight
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| Toxicity |
Relatively safe for long term use
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| Phyto-chemicals |
Asiaticoside, brahmoside, hydrocotylin, vellarin,
triterpenic acids
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| Western Properties |
Anti-aging, anti-rheumatic, mild diuretic, sedative,
vaso-dilator, improves bodys non-specific resistance to disease,
venous tonic, strengthens capillaries, CNS restorative, adrenocortical restorative, blood thinning, hypotensive,
anti-inflammatory
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| Notes |
Used for phlebitis, easy bruising, inability to relax ,
varicose veins, hemorrhoids, eczema,
improving concentration/memory, baldness, rheumatism
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