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| Part Used |
Green Hulls
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| Main function |
Cooling/Detoxifying Herb for Heat patterns
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| Thermal qual. |
Cool
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| Taste |
Sour, slightly bitter - Meridians Entered: Sp, Kd, LI, Lv
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| Functions |
Clears Wet Heat
Tonifies Blood
Tonifies Liver and Kidneys
Raises Central Qi ( treats prolapse )
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| Cautions |
Contraindicated in tinnitus and pregnancy
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| Toxicity |
Relatively safe for medium term use
( 2 weeks, then 2 week break )
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| Phyto-chemicals |
Hydrojuglone, peroxydase, malic acid, citric acid, oxalic acid,
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| Western Properties |
Anti-parasitic ( incl. tapeworm, roundworm ), anti-fungal,
anti-inflammatory, astringent, increases thyroxin levels
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| Notes |
Used for anemia, low energy, eczema, tumors, intestinal parasites,
yeast infections, diarrhea, fungal infections,
psoriasis ( leaves externally ), hypothyroidism, overweight
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