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| Part Used |
Herb
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| Main function |
Herb for Qi stagnation
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| Thermal qual. |
Warm
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| Taste |
Spicy
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| Meridians Entered |
Lu, Lv, Sp
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| Functions |
Regulates/circulates Lung Qi
( Opens the chest / relieves wheezing )
Resolves Cold Wetness/Phlegm
Dispels ExteriorWind Cold ( promotes sweating )
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| Cautions |
Not during pregnancy ( uterine stimulant ) or breastfeeding
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| Toxicity |
Relatively safe for long term use
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| Phyto-chemicals |
Carvacrol, thymol, carophyllene, linalool, borneol, flavonoids,
sterols, resins, tannins
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| Western Properties |
Anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-viral, cholagogue,
uterine stimulant, emmenagogue, diaphoretic, carminative,
anti-parasitic, nervous system restorative, reduces thyroxin production
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| Notes |
Used for coughs, bronchitis, asthma, tonsilitis, anxiety, digestive problems/gas, viral/bacterial/fungal infections,
parasitic skin conditions, emphysema, hyperthyroidism
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