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| Part Used |
Bark/Berries
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| Main function |
Herb for Yang Deficiency (Yang Tonic)
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| Thermal qual. |
Warm
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| Taste |
Sweet, spicy
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| Meridians Entered |
Lu, LI, Sp, Ht
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| Functions |
Tonifies Yang and Qi
Used for Spleen Yang Deficiency
Dispels Wind/Cold/Wetness
Used for Heart and Lung Qi Deficiency
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| Cautions |
Contraindicated in Excess Heat and Yin Deficiency Heat
conditions and in pregnancy
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| Toxicity |
Relatively safe for long term use
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| Phyto-chemicals |
Alkaloids (chelerythine, berberine, herclavin), lignans, neoherculin,
tannins
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| Western Properties |
Circulatory stimulant, diaphoretic, anti-rheumatic, carminative,
relieves pain, anti-diarrhea, anti-bacterial (shows activity against
mycobacterium tuberculosis)
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| Notes |
Used for rheumatism/arthritis, lumbago, toothache, fever,
circulatory problems (Raynauds disease, intermittent
claudication), diarrhea, indigestion, abdominal chills, flatulence,
chronic fatigue syndrome, chilblains
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