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| Part Used |
Root
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| Main function |
Herb for Yin Deficiency (Yin Tonic)
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| Thermal qual. |
Cool
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| Taste |
Sweet, slightly bitter
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| Meridians Entered |
Lu, St, Kd
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| Functions |
Tonifies Yin, generates Fluids, reduces Heat from Deficiency
Useful during recovery from febrile conditions with Yin Deficiency Heat
Tonifies Lung Yin; useful for chronic cough due to Lung Deficiency
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| Cautions |
Contraindicated in Cold Wet Stomach patterns.
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| Toxicity |
Relatively safe for long term use
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| Phyto-chemicals |
Ginsenosides, saponins, panaquilon
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| Western Properties |
Rejuvenative, demulcent, anti-fatigue effect, stomachic, liver restorative,
pituitary/adrenal restorative, adaptogenic, calming, anti-pyretic,
immune system stimulant, estrogenic
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| Notes |
Used for cerebral deficiency, chronic fatigue, depression,
poor concentration/memory, nervous exhaustion, convalescence,
Used for cough and hoarseness
Used for tension, neurosis, muscular tension
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