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| Part Used |
Flowers
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| Main function |
Herb to Clear Wetness/Phlegm patterns
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| Thermal qual. |
Cool
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| Taste |
Bitter, sour
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| Meridians Entered |
Lv, Kd
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| Functions |
Drains Wetness
Clears Wet Heat
Astringent
Regulates Kidney Qi Stagnation
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| Cautions |
Contraindicated in Deficiency Cold patterns
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| Toxicity |
Relatively safe for long term use
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| Phyto-chemicals |
Saponins, diterpenes, phenolic glucosides, flavonoids, tannins
polyacetylenes, cinnamates
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| Western Properties |
Diuretic, anti-fungal, astringent, anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory
anti-septic, promotes healing
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| Notes |
Used for cystitis, nephritis, chronic excess mucus, skin diseases,
influenza, whooping cough, candidiasis, sore throat, diarrhea,
kidney stones, vaginitis, yeast infections
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