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| Part Used |
Herb
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| Main function |
Herb for Blood Deficiency (Blood Tonic)
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| Thermal qual. |
Cool
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| Taste |
Sour, salty
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| Meridians Entered |
Lv, Sp, UB
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| Functions |
Tonifies Blood
Clears Phlegm/Wetness
Clears Wet Heat
Astringent
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| Cautions |
Use only in small quantities in pregnancy
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| Toxicity |
Relatively safe for long term use
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| Phyto-chemicals |
Formic acid, chlorophyll, xanthophyll, flavonoids, glucoquinone,
minerals
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| Western Properties |
Diuretic, tonic, astringent, hemostatic, anti-allergenic, increases
lactation, slightly hypotensive, slightly hypoglycemic
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| Notes |
Used for anemia, hemorrhagia, hemorrhoids, arthritis, rheumatism,
gout, eczema, hay fever, mild asthma, nosebleeds, hives,
prostate hypertrophy, late onset diabetes
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