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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. |
Warm
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| Taste |
Spicy, slightly bitter
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| Meridians Entered |
Lu, Sp, Kd
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| Functions |
Clears Cold Phlegm
Dispels Wind Cold with Wetness
Clears Spleen Wetness
Tonifies Qi
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| Cautions |
Contraindicated in in pregnancy, breast feeding,
Yin Deficiency/Dryness and hyperthyroid conditions
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| Toxicity |
Relatively safe for long term use
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| Phyto-chemicals |
Thymol, carvacrol, cineole, borneol, flavonoids, tannins
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| Western Properties |
Anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-fungal, mucolytic, anti-tussive,
bronchodilator, expectorant, adrenal restorative, nervous system
restorative, immune stimulant, anti-spasmodic, anthelmintic,
aging retardant
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| Notes |
Used for coughs, bronchitis, excess mucus, asthma, laryngitis,
diarrhea, indigestion, gastritis, enuresis in children, fungal
infections, worms, emphysema, halitosis, backache (externally),
alzheimers disease, vaginitis, yeast infections
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