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| Part Used |
Root
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| Main function |
Herb for Qi Deficiency (Qi Tonic)
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| Thermal qual. |
Cool
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| Taste |
Slightly bitter
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| Meridians Entered |
Kd, Lv, UB
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| Functions |
Tonifies Qi
Drains Wetness
Clears Wet Heat
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| Cautions |
Contraindicated in pronounced Dryness
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| Toxicity |
Relatively safe for long term use
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| Phyto-chemicals |
Eupatorin, euparin, oleoresin, saponins, tannins
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| Western Properties |
Anti-lithic (kidney and bladder stones), diuretic, anti-inflammatory,
analgesic
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| Notes |
Used for kidney/urinary stones, cystitis, urethritis,
prostate enlargement, rheumatism, gout, difficult urination, edema,
psoriasis (externally)
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