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| Part Used |
Seed
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| Main function |
Astringent Herb
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| Thermal qual. |
Neutral
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| Taste |
Sweet, astringent
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| Meridians Entered |
Sp, Ht, Kd
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| Functions |
Strengthens Spleen
Used for chronic diarrhea and loss of appetite
Strengthens Kidneys
Astringent action helps treat involuntary seminal emission and vaginal discharge
Heart/Shen calming action helps treat insomnia, excessive dreaming and palpitations
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| Cautions |
Contraindicated in abdominal bloating with constipation
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| Toxicity |
Relatively safe for long term use
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| Phyto-chemicals |
Lotusine, demethyl coclaurine, neferin, nuciferine
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| Western Properties |
smooth muscle relaxant, vasodilaing, hypotensive, anti-arrhythmic, detoxifying action,
anti-diarrhea, urogenital astringent, calming
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