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| Part Used |
Leaves and Root
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| Main function |
Herb for Yin Deficiency (Yin Tonic)
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| Thermal qual. |
Cool
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| Taste |
Slightly bitter, astringent
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| Meridians Entered |
Lu, LI, St, UB
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| Functions |
Tonifies Yin, moistens Dryness
Clears Deficiency Heat
Nourishes Blood
Strengthens connective tissue
Clears Wet Heat
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| Cautions |
For external use only
Leaves contain less pyrrolizidine alkaloids than root
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| Toxicity |
Leaves used to be considered relatively safe for medium term use
(contain traces of pyrrolizidine alkaloids)
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| Phyto-chemicals |
Allantoin, pyrocachetol tannins, inulin, mucopolysaccharide,
steroidal saponins, sitosterol, rosmarinic acid,
pyrrolizidine alkaloids, triterpenoids
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| Western Properties |
Demulcent, astringent, anti-inflammatory, stimulates healing
of tissues and bones
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| Notes |
Leaf used to be used internally for chronic bronchial problems,
gastritis and duodenal ulcers, colitis, rheumatism
Used externally for psoriasis, eczema, persistent sores,
varicose veins, skin ulcers, arthritis, sprains, bunions, hemorrhoids,
injuiries, fractures, bruises, cuts/scrapes, dandruff, backache (if
due to muscle damage), carpal tunnel syndrome
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