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| Part Used |
Herb
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| Main function |
Herb for Qi stagnation
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| Thermal qual. |
Cool
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| Taste |
Slightly bitter, slightly sweet
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| Meridians Entered |
Lv, Lu, UB
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| Functions |
Regulates/circulates Qi
Tonifies Kidney Qi
Resolves Phlegm and relieves wheezing
Clears Wet Heat
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| Cautions |
- Mild uterine stimulant. Use cautiously in pregnancy
May cause photo-sensitivity in some people
Avoid alcohol, old cheese, pickled, smoked products
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| Toxicity |
Relatively safe for long term use
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| Phyto-chemicals |
Hypericin, pseudohypericin, carophyllene, hyperoside, flavonoids, tannins
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| Western Properties |
Anti-depressant, anti-spasmodic, cholagogue, astringent, sedative, analgesic, anti-viral, tonic for liver and gallbladder
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| Notes |
Used for anxiety, nervous tension, enuresis, menopausal problems, PMS, shingles, sciatica , depression, cold sores, genital herpes, neuralgia, stiff/aching joints and muscles,
minor burns, bites/stings, sunburn, backache,
Parkinsons disease, viral infections
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