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| Part Used |
Herb
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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 sour
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| Meridians Entered |
Lu, St, LI, UB
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| Functions |
Tonifies Lung Yin, moistens Dryness
Resolves Phlegm
Circulates Lung Qi
Relieves coughing/wheezing
Clears Wet Heat
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| Cautions |
Filter before using to remove microscopic hairs
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| Toxicity |
Relatively safe for long term use
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| Phyto-chemicals |
Mucilage, flavonoids, triterpenoid saponins, volatile oil, tannins
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| Western Properties |
Expectorant, demulcent, diuretic, analgesic, anti-bacterial,
promotes healing, anti-inflammatory
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| Notes |
Used for coughs, bronchitis, asthma, influenza, excess mucus,
tuberculosis, urinary tract infections, nervous tension, insomnia,
ear ache (flower oil extract), bladder irritation, lymph congestion,
to draw out splinters, emphysema
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