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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
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| Meridians Entered |
Lu, St
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| Functions |
Tonifies Yin and moistens Dryness
Tonifies Lung and Stomach Yin
Used for dry cough, thirst, feelings of hunger
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| Cautions |
Contraindicated in conditions of Phlegm or Cold in the Stomach.
Use with caution in cases of hypertension or tachycardia.
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| Toxicity |
Relatively safe for long term use
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| Phyto-chemicals |
Convallamarin, convallarin, chelidonic acid, nicotinic acid
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| Western Properties |
Nutritive, demulcent, anti-tussive, expectorant, mild diaphoretic, hypertensive,
cardiotonic, laxative, diuretic, hypoglycemic, anti-spasmodic,
reduces blood lipids, anti-pyretic, interferon inducent
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| Notes |
Used with Rehmmania glutinosa to resolve cysts
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