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  Herb 4 of 7 in Purgatives
Actions
- Drains Fire and Reduces Accumulation
For constipation, headache, dizziness, red eyes, insomnia, and irritability due to heat in the Large Intestine and Liver. This herb can also be used to treat chronic constipation. - Kills Parasites and Strengthens Digestion
For childhood malnutrition especially as a result of roundworm. Also effective in treating ringworm. - Used topically for treating burns.
Contraindications and Cautions
- Contraindicated during pregnancy, menstruation, and cold from deficiency of the spleen and stomach.
Herb-Drug Interactions
- This section is being researched, and is not completed.
Toxicity and Overdose
- This section is being researched, and is not completed.
Dosage
- 0.3-1.5 grams. Do not take in tea, use in powder or pill form.
- Part used: juice from leaves.
This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:
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- Dan Bensky
- Him Che. Yeung
- John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen
- Max Wichtl
- Dan Bensky
- Him Che. Yeung
- Qiao Yi