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| Part Used |
Bulb
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| Main function |
Herb for Yin Deficiency (Yin Tonic)
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| Thermal qual. |
Cool
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| Taste |
Sweet, slightly bitter
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| Meridians Entered |
Lu, Ht, St
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| Functions |
Moistens Lungs, clears Heat and relieves cough
Clears the Heart and calms Shen, especially for Yin Deficiency with Heat.
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| Cautions |
Contraindicated in Deficiency Cold of Spleen/Stomach with diarrhea
Contraindicated in Wind Cold or Phlegm conditions
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| Toxicity |
Relatively safe for long term use
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| Phyto-chemicals |
Colchiceine, proteins, starches, fats
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| Western Properties |
Anti-tussive, diuretic, calming, bronchial demulcent, anti-allergic, anti-pyretic,
anti-inflammatory, galactagogoue
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