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| Part Used |
Herb
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| Main function |
Cooling/Detoxifying Herb for Heat patterns
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| Thermal qual. |
Cold
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| Taste |
Bitter, salty - Meridians Entered: Lu, LI, UB
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| Functions |
Clears Wet Heat
Clears Phlegm Heat
Astringent
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| Cautions |
Not internally if on anti-coagulant medication
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| Toxicity |
Relatively safe for long term use
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| Phyto-chemicals |
Apigenin, aucubin, catalpol, silicic acid, hexitol, tannins,
chlorogenic acid
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| Western Properties |
Diuretic, expectorant, decongestant, anti-bacterial,
promotes healing, anti-inflammatory
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| Notes |
Used for gastritis, peptic ulcers, diarrhea, dysentery, IBS, hemorrhage, hemorrhoids, cystitis, excess mucus, sinusitis,
bronchitis, asthma, hay fever, dry cough, bruises, minor burns,
dandruff (externally), bites/stings (externally), poison ivy, sunburn
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