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| Part Used |
Herb
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| Main function |
Herb to Clear Wetness/Phlegm patterns
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| Thermal qual. |
Cool
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| Taste |
Slightly sour, slightly bitter
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| Meridians Entered |
Sp, Lv, Kd, Lu
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| Functions |
Clears Wetness/Phlegm
Tonifies Qi
Regulates Stagnant Qi
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| Cautions |
Contraindicated in pregnancy/breast feeding
Contraindicated in epileptic tendencies
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| Toxicity |
Thujone content means that sage should be taken intermittently
(take for 2 wks, break for 2 wks). Otherwise safe for medium term
use
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| Phyto-chemicals |
Thujone, borneol, salviol, cineol, diterpenes, flavonoids,
phenolic acids
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| Western Properties |
Astringent, anti-septic, anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic,
anhydrotic, carminative, suppreses lactation, anti-depressant,
estrogenic, digestive tonic, suppresses salivation, neuroendocrine
restorative, immune enhancing
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| Notes |
Used for indigestion, gas, liver problems, excessive lactation,
night sweats, excessive salivation, anxiety, depression, menopausal
symptoms, sore throat, canker sores, halitosis, diarrhea, carpal
tunnel syndrome, alzheimers disease, gingivitis
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