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| Part Used |
Fruit
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| Main function |
Astringent Herb
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| Thermal qual. |
Slightly warm
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| Taste |
Sour
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| Meridians Entered |
Kd, Lv
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| Functions |
Strengthens Liver and Kidneys
Astringent (used for excessive urination, incontinence, spermatorrhea and
spontaneous sweating)
Used for weakness of lower back, dizziness, tinnitus, impaired hearing and
impotence from Deficieny of Liver and Kidneys.
Stabilizes menses and stops bleeding from Deficiency patterns.
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| Cautions |
Contraindicated in conditions of Heat and Interior Wetness
(should not be used in cases of urinary tract or kidney infections with Internal Heat)
Contraindicated in conditions without Deficiency of Kidney Yang
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| Toxicity |
Relatively safe for long term use
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| Phyto-chemicals |
Cornin, ursolic acid, morroniside, sworiside
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| Western Properties |
Diuretic, hypotensive anti-bacterial, anti-histamine, anti-enuretic, hemostatic,
anhydrotic (reduces perspiration), parasympathetic nervous system stimulant,
anti-allergic, anti-fungal, anti-malarial, stimulates leukocyte production
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| Notes |
Used for hypertension, deafness, tinnitus, vertigo
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