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| Part Used |
Leaves
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| Main function |
Astringent Herb
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| Thermal qual. |
Cool
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| Taste |
Sour
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| Meridians Entered |
St, Lu, UB
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| Functions |
Astringent ( stops discharge and bleeding )
Tonifies Qi
Regulates Abdominal Qi Stagnation
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| Cautions |
If pregnant use only in final trimester of pregnancy .
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| Toxicity |
Relatively safe for long term use .
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| Phyto-chemicals |
Fragarine, gallic acid, polypeptides, flavonoids, tannins
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| Western Properties |
Anti-diarrhea, astringent, relieves urinary tract irritation, stomachic, anti-inflammatory, promotes healing,
inhibits TSH effect on Thyroid,
normalizing action on uterine muscles, anti-lithic
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| Notes |
Used for diarrhea, leucorrhea, urinary irritation,
prostate irritation, indigestion,
throat inflammations/loss of voice, mouth ulcers, gingivitis, hyperthyroidism .
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