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| Part Used |
Leaves/berries
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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
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| Meridians Entered |
Lu, Sp
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| Functions |
Clears Phlegm
Dispels Exterior Wind Cold
Regulates Stagnant Qi
Controls pain
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| Cautions |
Contraindicated in hypertension, heart disease
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| Toxicity |
Relatively safe for long term use
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| Phyto-chemicals |
Flavonoids, caryophyllene, cardiac glycosides, alkaloids, elemene,
pinene
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| Western Properties |
Anti-tussive, diaphoretic, anti-pyretic, expectorant, anti-asthmatic,
anti-bacterial, analgesic, anti-rheumatic, stomachic, bronchodilator
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| Notes |
Used for colds, flu, coughs, dysentery, malaria, arthritis, asthma,
digestive problems, headaches, excess mucus, bronchitis, fevers
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