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| Part Used |
Root
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| Main function |
Warming Herb For Cold Patterns
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| Thermal qual. |
Warm
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| Taste |
Spicy
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| Meridians Entered |
Sp, Lu, Kd, UB
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| Functions |
Expels Cold and relieves pain
Warms Kidneys; used in Deficiency of Kidney Yang with frequent
urination or incontinence.
Disperses Qi Stagnation of Stomach and Spleen
Used in lower abdominal pain, menstrual pain, hernia
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| Cautions |
Contraindicated in conditions of Qi Deficiency and Interior Heat
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| Toxicity |
Relatively safe for long term use
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| Phyto-chemicals |
Linderane, linderene, linderlactone, borneol
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| Western Properties |
Stomachic, increases peristalsis, expels gas, urogenital astringent, analgesic,
anti-inflammatory, anti-emetic, daphoretic, sympathetic nervous system stimulant,
hypertensive, hemostatic, metabolic stimulant (weight loss), anti-bacterial,
anti-viral, interferon inducent
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