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| Part Used |
Herb
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| Main function |
Herb for Exterior Wind Cold
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| Thermal qual. |
Warm
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| Taste |
Spicy, slightly sweet
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| Meridians Entered |
Lu, Sp, Lv
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| Functions |
Dispels Exterior Wind Cold
Regulates abdominal Qi Stagnation
Treats Liver Yang Rising
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| Cautions |
Contraindicated in Yin Deficiency
Contraindicated in epilepsy
Can reduce lactation
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| Toxicity |
Relatively safe for medium term use
Best used intermittently ( 1 week on, one week off )
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| Phyto-chemicals |
Menthol, menthyl acetate, terpenes, limonene
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| Western Properties |
Carminative, anti-spasmodic, diaphoretic, cholagogue,
stimulates circulation to brain, strengthens/calms nerves
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| Notes |
Used for nausea, indigestion, gastric ulcers, IBS, colic,
gastroentnritis, colds and flu, flatulence, fever, improving concentration
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