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  Herb 17 of 28 in Herbs that Regulate Water and Drain Dampness
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Latin:
Spora Lygodii Japonici Translation:
Sea Gold Sand |
Actions
- Promotes Diuresis, Unblocks Stones
Treats most types of painful urinary problems, urinary stones, dysuria with burning, hematuria, turbid and cloudy urine, and dribbling. Expels urinary and gallbladder stones.
- Reduces Swelling, Treats Jaundice
For SP damp and damp heat jaundice conditions with general swelling, fullness or bloating in the abdomen
Contraindications and Cautions
- Do not use for patients with true Yin Deficiency
- Do not use for patients with out damp heat symptoms
Herb-Drug Interactions
- This section is being researched, and is not completed.
Toxicity and Overdose
- Overdose can result in numb tongue, nausea, dizziness, aversion to cold and excess urination
Dosage
- 6-15 grams in decoction (Chen), wrap in cheesecloth
- 6-15 grams in decoction (Bensky), wrap in cheesecloth
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- Dan Bensky
- Him Che. Yeung
- John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen
- Max Wichtl
- Dan Bensky
- Him Che. Yeung
- Qiao Yi