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Properties & Channels

Drug Interactions

Incompatible Herbs

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Latin Name Notes

Guan Zhong (Dryopteris Root)

Herb 5 of 11 in Herbs that Expel Parasites

Channels:
LIV, SP

Properties:
Bitter, Cold

Latin Name:
Rhizoma Guanchong

Guan Zhong means "Link the Multitude"

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Contraindications and Cautions

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Herb-Drug Interactions

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Toxicity and Overdose

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References

Herbs

13. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (Revised Edition)
- Dan Bensky

25. Lancet 2000 January 8;355(9198):134-138 (Article)
- Fugh-Berman A.

17. Handbook of Chinese Herbs (Second Edition)
- Him Che. Yeung

12. Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology (First Edition)
- John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen

26. Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals (Third Edition)
- Max Wichtl

Formulas

15. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies (First Edition)
- Dan Bensky

18. Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas (First Edition)
- Him Che. Yeung

16. The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula Study Guide (First Edition)
- Qiao Yi

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