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| Part Used |
Root/Tuber
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| Main function |
Herb for Qi Stagnation
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| Thermal qual. |
Cool
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| Taste |
Bitter , sour
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| Meridians Entered |
Lv, Kd, GB
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| Functions |
Regulates/circulates abdominal Qi
Used for Liver/Spleen Disharmony
Tonifies Kidney Qi
Clears Wind/Heat/Wetness
Treats Liver Qi Stagnation
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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 |
Dioscin, diosgenin, phytosterols, alkaloids, tannins
-Western Properties |
Anti-spasmodic, anti-inflammatory, anti-rheumatic, diaphoretic,
diuretic, estrogenic, progesterogenic, analgesic ,
calms sympathetic N.S., Cholagogue, vaso-dilator,
reduces cholesterol
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| Notes |
Used for arthritis, rheumatism, colitis, IBS, diverticulitis,
gastritis, gall bladder problems, Chrons disease, menstrual cramps, bronchitis, excess mucus, asthma, muscle cramps,
endometriosis , intermittent claudication
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