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| Part Used |
Herb
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| Main function |
Herb for Exterior Wind Wetness
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| Thermal qual. |
Cool
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| Taste |
Bitter, salty
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| Meridians Entered |
Kd, St, UB
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| Functions |
Dispels Wind/Heat/Wetness
Clears Heat/Detoxifies
Astringent, Dries Wetness, stops discharge and bleeding
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| Cautions |
Very high doses may cause nausea, vomiting
Not internally if pregnant or tinnitus
Not for children with viral infections
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| Toxicity |
Relatively safe for long term use
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| Phyto-chemicals |
Spiraein, salicin, gautherin, monotropin, salicylic acid,
tannins
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| Western Properties |
Anti-inflammatory, anti-rheumatic, astringent, diuretic,
reduces stomach acid secretion, analgesic, diaphoretic
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| Notes |
Used for hyperacidity, heartburn, gastritis, rheumatism,
peptic ulcers, diarrhea, dysentery, influenza, cystitis, arthritis,
bursitis, tendinitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, fever
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