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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. |
Neutral
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| Taste |
Sweet
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| Meridians Entered |
Sp, Lu, Kd
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| Functions |
Tonifies Qi and Yin of Spleen/Stomach
- Used for diarrhea, spontaneous sweating, thirst, fatigue and lack of appetite.
Tonifies Lung Qi and Yin (used for dry cough, wheezing)
Tonifies/Astringes Kidneys (used for spermatorrhea, frequent urination and leukorrhea)
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| Cautions |
Contraindicated in Excess conditions.
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| Toxicity |
Relatively safe for long term use
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| Phyto-chemicals |
Starch, glucose, fructose, amylase, amino acids, batatasin, choline, glutamine,
glucosamine.
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| Western Properties |
Nutrient, demulcent, anti-diarrhea, hypoglycemic, urogenital astringent,
respiratory restorative (shallow breathing, wheezing)
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| Notes |
Used for digestive problems with poor absorbtion
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