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| Part Used |
Resin
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| Main function |
Herb to Clear Wetness and Phlegm
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| Thermal qual. |
Warm
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| Taste |
Bitter, spicy
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| Meridians Entered |
Sp, Lv, Lu
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| Functions |
Clears Wetness and Phlegm
Dispels Cold
Tonifies Qi
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| Cautions |
Contraindicated in pregnancy
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| Toxicity |
Relatively safe for long term use
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| Phyto-chemicals |
Methylisopropenyl furane, sesquiterpenes, methylisobutyl keetone,
commiphoric acid
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| Western Properties |
Stimulant, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-viral, anti-inflammatory,
astringent, expectorant, anti-spasmodic, carminative
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| Notes |
Used for canker sores, gingivitis, sore throat, digestive problems,
bronchitis, ear inferctions, glandular fever (mononucleosis),tonsilitis,
amenorrhea, candidiasis
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