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| Part Used |
Bulb
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| Main function |
Herb to Clear Wetness/Phlegm Patterns
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| Thermal qual. |
Cool
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| Taste |
Bitter
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| Meridians Entered |
Lu, Ht
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| Functions |
Clears Heat and transforms Hot Phlegm of the Lungs.
Clears Heat and dissipates Phlegm lumps/nodules
Used for lung and breast abscesses and swellings.
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| Cautions |
Contraindicated in Cold Wetness/Phlegm and Spleen Deficiency
Contraindicated for use with any of the Aconitum species.
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| Toxicity |
Relatively safe for long term use at normal doses
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| Phyto-chemicals |
Fritillin, fritimine, fritillarine, verticine (alkaloids with atropine like actions)
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| Western Properties |
Anti-tussive, expectorant, broncho-dilator, reduces mucosal and salival secretions,
mucolytic, anti-inflammatory, lymphatic decongestant, anti-tumor, uterine stimulant,
galactagogue, diuretic
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