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| Part Used |
Herb
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| Main function |
Herb to Clear Wetness
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| Thermal qual. |
Cool
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| Taste |
Slightly sour, bitter
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| Meridians Entered |
Sp, UB, Lu
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| Functions |
Clears Wetness
Clears/Restores the eyes
Regulates Qi Stagnation
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| Cautions |
None
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| Toxicity |
Relatively safe for long term use
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| Phyto-chemicals |
Aucubin, aneobin, euphrastanic acid, tannins, rhynathin
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| Western Properties |
Astringent, anti-inflammatory, decongestant
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| Notes |
Used for excess liquid/mucus conditions affecting the eyes, middle
ear, sinuses and nasal passages (hay fever, watery eyes, sinusitis)
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