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| Part Used |
Flowers
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| Main function |
Herb for Qi stagnation
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| Thermal qual. |
Cool
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| Taste |
Bitter, sour
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| Meridians Entered |
Ht Kd, Lv, PC
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| Functions |
Regulates/circulates abdominal Qi
Calms Shen
Tonifies Yin, Clears Yin Deficiency heat
Used for Heart and Kidney Yin Deficiency
Clears Wet Heat from skin
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| Cautions |
Contraindicated in cases of depression
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| Toxicity |
Relatively safe for medium term use
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| Phyto-chemicals |
Lupulin, Lupulon, humulon, valerianic acid, flavonoids,
phyto-estrogens, polyphenolic tannins, aspargin
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| Western Properties |
Anti-septic, anti-pyretic, sedative, soporific, anti-spasmodic,
digestive stimulant, cholagogue, anti-inflammatory, estrogenic
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| Notes |
Used for insomnia, nervous tension, anxiety, irritability, IBS,
priapism, premature ejaculation, colic, eczema, spasmodic dysmenorrhea , asthma
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