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| Part Used |
Herb
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| Main function |
Herb for Qi stagnation
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| Thermal qual. |
Cool
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| Taste |
Slightly bitter, slightly sweet
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| Meridians Entered |
Lv, Ht, Lu, LI
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| Functions |
Regulates/circulates Qi
Treats Liver Yang Rising
Calms Shen
Clears Wet Heat and Phlegm
Regulates Blood Stagnation
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| Cautions |
Anti-coagulant, do not use just before surgery or if taking
anti-coagulants
Must be dried quickly to avoid dicoumarol formation
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| Toxicity |
Relatively safe for long term use
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| Phyto-chemicals |
Coumarins, flavonoids, melilotuside, melilotic lactone , orthocoumaric acid, tannins
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| Western Properties |
Anti-thrombotic, anti-spasmodic, sedative, venous tonic,
diuretic, draws out toxins, relaxing, calming, anti-inflammatory,
relieves pain
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| Notes |
Used for tension headaches, neuralgia, palpitations, insomnia ,
varicose veins, painful congestive menstruation, asthma, IBS,
hemorrhoids, bronchitis, rheumatic pains, gas, indigestion,
phlebitis, ulcers, tumors
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