| Pin-yin: |
bai he |
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| English name: |
Lily bulb |
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| Where grown: |
Throughout China. |
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| Source: |
Dried bulb of Lilium brownii F. E. Brown var. colchesteri Wils. |
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| Ingredients: |
Lilioside A,B, ? -Methylgoutamic acid |
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| Properties: |
Sweet, cold |
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| Channels entered: |
Lung, heart |
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| Function: |
Clears heat, tranquilizes, moistens lung, alleviates coughing, and nourishes the middle and qi. |
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| Major Clinic Usage: |
For coughing due to heat in lung, blood expectoration due to lung disease, pulmonary abscess, post-typhoid fever lily disease, irritability, palpitation, neurasthenia, beriberi, carbuncles on the back, ulcers and swellings. |
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| Cautions: |
Contraindicated in cases of coughing due to wind-cold and loose stool due to cold in the middle burner. |
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| Usage and Dosage: |
6~12g |
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| Storage: |
Store in a dry place. Avoid dampness. |
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