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| Part Used |
Leaves
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| Main function |
Astringent Herb
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| Thermal qual. |
Cool
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| Taste |
Sour
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| Meridians Entered |
Lu,UB, LI
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| Functions |
Astringes (stops discharge and bleeding )
Resolves thick Phlegm
Tonifies urogenital Qi
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| Cautions |
To avoid constipation use intermittently with breaks
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| Toxicity |
Relatively safe for long term use
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| Phyto-chemicals |
flavonoids, tannins, fruit acids, methyl salicylate, borneol,
silicic acid
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| Western Properties |
Mild astringent, mild diuretic, anti-diarrhea, mucostatic,
hemostatic, anti-inflammatory, promotes tissue repair
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| Notes |
Used for rheumatism, diarrhea, gout, urinary gravel/stones, urinary irritation, hematuria, hemorrhoids, leucorrhea
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