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Herb 9 of 19 in Herbs that Cool and Transform Phlegm-Heat

Channels:

GB, HT, LIV, LU

Properties:

Bitter, Salty, Cold

Latin:

Calculus Macacae Mulattae

Tone Marks:

hóu zăi

Translation:

Monkey Jujube

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Chinese Herb Actions

Dislodges Phlegm, Settles Convulsions, Extinguishes Wind
For cough and wheezing, convulsions or Phlegm veiling the orifices of the Heart or Wind-Stroke
Clears Heat and Resolves Toxins, Transforms Phlegm, and Softens Hardness
For scrofula and nodules due to Phlegm Fire Clumping

Chinese Herb Contraindications & Cautions

Do not use in cases without Heat from Excess or Cold-Phlegm

Herb-Drug Interactions

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Chinese Herb Toxicity & Overdose

None Noted
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Chinese Herb Dosage

0.5-1 grams in decoction (Bensky)

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