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| Part Used |
Lump Stem/Root
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| Main function |
Herb for Blood Deficiency (Blood Tonic)
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| Thermal qual. |
Slightly warm
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| Taste |
Sweet, bitter, astringent
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| Meridians Entered |
Kd, Lv
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| Functions |
Tonifies Blood and Yin
Tonifies Liver and Kidneys
Nourishes and prevents leakage of sperm
Detoxifies Heat Poison.
Moistens Intestines and moves stool.
Disperses rashes due to Blood Deficiency
Used to restore hair and skin tone/colour
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| Cautions |
Contraindicated in Spleen/Stomach Qi Deficiency and in Phlegm accumulation
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| Toxicity |
Relatively safe for long term use
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| Phyto-chemicals |
Polygonimitins, chrysophanol, emodin, anthraquinone
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| Western Properties |
Lowers cholesterol, anti-arteriosclerotic, anti-viral, anti-bacterial, cardiotonic,
laxative (stimulates peristalsis), CNS restorative, anti-depressant,
musculoskeletal restorative, anti-oxidant, aging retardant, lymphatic decongestant,
enhances immunity, stimulates lymphocytes, interferon inducent, astringent,
reproductive system tonic
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