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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 sour, slightly bitter
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| Meridians Entered |
Ht, Lu, Lv, Kd, UB
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| Functions |
Regulates/circulates Qi
Treats Liver Yang Rising
Calms Shen
- Dispels Exterior Wind Heat / Cooling Sudorific
- Resolves Phlegm
Tonifies Qi and Kidney Essence
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| Cautions |
Use cautiously during pregnancy (last 3wks., only mild uterine stimulant )
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| Toxicity |
Relatively safe for long term use
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| Phyto-chemicals |
Citral, citronellal, linalool, pinene, limonene, flavonoids,
triterpenes, polyphenols, tannins
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| Western Properties |
Calming, anti-spasmodic, diaphoretic, anti-viral,
nerve tonic, cardiac tonic, inhibits thyroid activity,
reduces tumors, anti-depressant, carminative
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| Notes |
Used for anxiety, palpitations, hyperthyroid conditions,
cold sores, genital herpes, depression,
nervous tension/indigestion, tension headaches,
lymphatic congestion/swelling (especially in head and neck),
tumors, shingles, insomnia, stress, inability to relax,
viral infections, gas
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