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| Part Used |
Root
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| Main function |
Herb for Qi Defficiency (Qi Tonic)
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| Thermal qual. |
Slightly warm
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| Taste |
Sweet
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| Meridians Entered |
Sp, Lu
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| Functions |
Tonifies the Middle Burner and Qi.
Strengthens Lungs.
Strengthens Spleen and Stomach.
Normalizes movement of Fluids.
Used as a gentle substitute for Panax ginseng
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| Cautions |
Contraindicated in the case of Excess Heat
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| Toxicity |
Relatively safe for long term use
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| Phyto-chemicals |
Alkaloids, saponins, proteins, starches, vitamins B1 & B2
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| Western Properties |
Tonic, stomachic, hemopoietic, hypotensive, demulcent, expectorant,
liver restorative, reduces stomach acid secretion, stimulates phagocytes,
anti-tumor, interferon inducent
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| Notes |
Stimulates nervous system
Increases resistance to disease
Promotes digestion, absorbtion and metabolism
Used for rectal and uterine prolapse
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