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| Part Used |
Herb
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| Main function |
Herb to Clear Wetness/Phlegm patterns
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| Thermal qual. |
Cool
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| Taste |
Slightly bitter
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| Meridians Entered |
Sp, UB, Lu
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| Functions |
Clears Wetness/Phlegm
Regulates Qi Stagnation
Astringent
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| Cautions |
Avoid use in conditions of Dryness
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| Toxicity |
Relatively safe for long term use
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| Phyto-chemicals |
Glechomine, sesquiterpenes, flavonoids, tannins, resins, organic
acids, vitamin C
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| Western Properties |
Mucostatic decongestant, expectorant, astringent, diuretic
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| Notes |
Has tonifying effect on bronchial, digestive and urinary systems
Used for excess mucus, sinusitis, cough, ear infections (including
glue ear), bronchitis, gastritis, cystitis, acid indigestion, diarrhea,
hay fever, sinusitis
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