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| Part Used |
Root
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| Main function |
Herb for Qi stagnation
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| Thermal qual. |
Cold
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| Taste |
Very bitter
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| Meridians Entered |
Lv, St, GB, LI
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| Functions |
Regulates abdominal Qi Stagnation
Clears Wet Heat from Liver
Cooling/ Detoxifying herb for Heat patterns
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| Cautions |
Contraindicated in Spleen Qi Deficiency with diarrhea
Contraindicated in gastric or duodenal ulcers
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| Toxicity |
Relatively safe for long term use
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| Phyto-chemicals |
Gentiopicroside, amarogentin, gentianine, gentianose, inulin ,
phenolic acids
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| Western Properties |
Bitter digestive stimulant ( stimulates gastric secretions and bile production/release ), anti-inflammatory, febrifuge, normalizes
thyroid function, silagogue
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| Notes |
Used for weak digestion, gas, indigestion, lack of appetite,
gastric infections, anorexia, bloating, anemia, heartburn, intestinal parasites, liver problems, hypothyroidism, hypoglycemia
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