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| Part Used |
Root
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| Main function |
Herb for Qi Deficiency (Qi Tonic)
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| Thermal qual. |
Cool
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| Taste |
Bitter, slightly sour
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| Meridians Entered |
Lv, Sp, Kd
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| Functions |
Tonifies Qi
Raises Central Qi
Astringent
Regulates Qi Stagnation
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| Cautions |
Contraindicated in pregnancy
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| Toxicity |
Relatively safe for long term use (excessive use causes vomiting)
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| Phyto-chemicals |
Diosgenin, helonin, chamaelirin
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| Western Properties |
Estrogen/progesterone regulating, uterine/ovarian tonic, normalizes
menstrual cycle, diuretic, anthelmintic
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| Notes |
Used for amenorrhea, female infertility, congestive dysmenorrhea,
menorrhagia, leucorrhea, uterine prolapse, prostate irritation,
endometriosis, ovarian cysts, menopausal symptoms
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