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| Part Used |
Herb
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| Main function |
Herb for Exterior Wind Heat
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| Thermal qual. |
Cold
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| Taste |
Bitter, Slightly spicy
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| Meridians Entered |
Lu, Lv, Sp
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| Functions |
Dispels Exterior Wind Heat
Regulates abdominal Qi Stagnation
Clears Liver Heat
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| Cautions |
Large doses may cause vomiting and diarrhea
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| Toxicity |
Relatively safe for medium term use
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| Phyto-chemicals |
Sesquiterpene lactones, polysaccharides, flavonoids, diterpenes
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| Western Properties |
Immune stimulant, diaphoretic, anti-pyretic, expectorant
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| Notes |
Used for bronchitis, colds and flu, arthritis and rheumatism, fever
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