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| Part Used |
Seed
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| Main function |
Shen Stabilising Herb
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| Thermal qual. |
Neutral
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| Taste |
Spicy, sweet
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| Meridians Entered |
Ht, Lv, Sp
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| Functions |
Calms/stabilizes Shen
Tonifies Heart Blood in Heart Blood Deficiency
Moistens Intestines; used for constipation due to Blood or Yin Deficiency
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| Cautions |
Contraindicated in diarrhea or in Phlegm conditions
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| Toxicity |
Relatively safe for long term use
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| Phyto-chemicals |
Borneol and other fatty and essential oils
(shelf life is short because of susceptibility to rancidity. Refrigeration is helpful)
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| Western Properties |
Nervine, sedative, mild laxative, mildly analgesic
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