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| Part Used |
Flower Buds
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| Main function |
Herb for Qi Stagnation
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| Thermal qual. |
Warm
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| Taste |
Sweet, slightly bitter
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| Meridians Entered |
Sp, Lv
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| Functions |
Regulates, disperses Stagnant Qi
Effective for pain due to Stagnant Liver Qi
Used for pain/tightness in the chest, period pain, PMS
Astringes, controls diarrhea
Also use to treat depression
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| Cautions |
Not if pregnant
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| Toxicity |
Relatively safe for long term use
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| Phyto-chemicals |
Phenylethylalcohol, citronellol, geraniol, linalool, nerol, eugenol
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| Western Properties |
Circulatory stimulant, emmenagogue, anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic,
progesterogenic, carminative
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| Notes |
Used for irregular menses and acute mastitis
Used for dysplasia
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