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| Part Used |
Herb
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| Main function |
Cooling/Detoxifying Herb for Heat patterns
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| Thermal qual. |
Cold
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| Taste |
Slightly sour, slightly bitter - Meridians Entered: Lu, Lv, LI
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| Functions |
Clears Wet Heat
Astringent
Regulates Kidney Qi Stagnation
Dispels Exterior Wind Heat
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| Cautions |
None
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| Toxicity |
Relatively safe for long term use
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| Phyto-chemicals |
Salicarin, polyphenolic tannins, narcissin, ellagic acid, caffeic acid,
flavonoids, vitexin
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| Western Properties |
Anti-bacterial, anti-diarrhea, hemostatic
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| Notes |
Used for diarrhea, dysentery, typhoid, hepatitis, hemorrhagia, leukorrhea, sore throat
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