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| Part Used |
Root
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| Main function |
Herb to Clear Wetness/Phlegm patterns
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| Thermal qual. |
Warm
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| Taste |
Spicy
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| Meridians Entered |
Ht, Sp, Kd, UB
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| Functions |
Resolves Wetness/Phlegm
Treats Kidney Qi Deficiency with Wetness
Treats Spleen Deficiency with Wetness
Relieves anxiety and depression
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| Cautions |
Contraindicated in liver disease
Contraindicated in chronic depression with no anxiety
Contraindicated in pregnancy/breast feeding
Contraindicated in Yin Deficiency Heat
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| Toxicity |
Relatively safe for long term use if contraindications observed
(take for 4 wks, break for 2 wks)
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| Phyto-chemicals |
Kava lactones (kavaine, methysticine, yangonin),
piperidine alkaloids, yangonic acid
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| Western Properties |
Tonic, anti-anxiety, analgesic, urinary anti-septic, anti-spasmodic,
diuretic, aphrodisiac
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| Notes |
Used for anxiety, genito-urinary infections, arthritis, rheumatism,
insomnia, chronic pain, stress, tension, neuralgia,
palpitations/panic attacks, menstrual cramps
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