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| Part Used |
Herb
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| Main function |
Cooling/Detoxifying Herb for Heat patterns
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| Thermal qual. |
Cold
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| Taste |
Bitter and sour - Meridians Entered: Kd, UB, Lv, Lu, LI
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| Functions |
Clears Wet Heat
Astringent
Tonifies Liver and Kidneys
Tonifies Jing
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| Cautions |
Use only herb gathered before the end of June
( develops toxicity later in the summer )
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| Toxicity |
Use only for 6 weeks then break for 3 weeks
( excessive use can cause urinary irritation )
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| Phyto-chemicals |
Silicic acid, aconitic acid, equisitonin, flavonoids,
alkaloids ( incl. nicotine ), phytosterols
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| Western Properties |
Hemostatic, astringent, accelerates connective tissue healing
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| Notes |
Supplement with B-Complex while taking Horsetail, as it
accelerates breakdown of B vitamins
Used for incontinence, prostatitis, cystitis, urethritis, osteoporosis,
prostate hypertrophy, rheumatism, arthritis
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