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| Part Used |
Flower
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| Main function |
Herb for Qi stagnation
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| Thermal qual. |
Cool
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| Taste |
Slightly bitter,
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| Meridians Entered |
Ht, Lv, Lu, Sp, Kd
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| Functions |
Regulates/circulates Qi
Calms Shen
Clears Heat, reduces fever
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| Cautions |
Not during pregnancy (uterine stimulant )
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| Toxicity |
Relatively safe for long term use
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| Phyto-chemicals |
Linalyl acetate, cineole, linalool, limonene, nerol, borneol,
flavonoids, tannins, coumarins
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| Western Properties |
Carminative, anti-spasmodic anti-bacterial, anti-asthmatic ,
anti-depressant, circulatory stimulant, uterine stimulant,
anti-pyretic, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, sedative and stimulant actions
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| Notes |
Used for indigestion, depression, anxiety, exhaustion,
irritability, tension headaches, burns, rheumatism, muscular pain,
neuralgia, skin complaints, insect bites , insomnia, ear ache, backache, inability to relax
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