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| Part Used |
Fruit
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| Main function |
Herb for Yin Deficiency (Yin Tonic)
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| Thermal qual. |
Neutral
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| Taste |
Sweet, bitter
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| Meridians Entered |
Lv, Kd
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| Functions |
Tonifies Yin of Liver and Kidneys
Strengthens back and knees
Especially useful for Yin Deficiency with Heat
Used to treat blurred vision, premature graying of hair and tinnitus
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| Cautions |
Contraindicated in Deficiency of Spleen and Stomach with Cold and diarrhea
Contraindicated in Yang Deficiency
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| Toxicity |
Relatively safe for long term use
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| Phyto-chemicals |
Oleanolic acid, ursolic acid, palmitic acid, linoleic acid, mannitol
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| Western Properties |
Cardiotonic, anti-tumor, laxative, diuretic, nutritive, anti-bacterial,
immune stimulant (stimulates phagocytosis), parasympathetic nervous
system stimulant, vision restorative, anti-oxidant, aging retardant, anti-allergic,
stimulates leukocyte production, anti-inflammatory
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| Notes |
Used for blurred vision, macular degeneration and cataracts
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