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--> Bu Yin --> han lian cao |
| Pin-yin: |
han lian cao |
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| English name: |
Eclipta |
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| Where grown: |
Central, north and south China. |
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| Source: |
Dried leaf of Eclipta prostrata L. |
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| Properties: |
Sweet, sour, cold |
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| Channels entered: |
Liver, kidney |
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| Function: |
Nourishes liver and kidney, stops bleeding and cools blood. Applying extracted juice to hairs helps the hairs to grow. Intake of the herb decoction helps darken hairs. |
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| Major Clinic Usage: |
For yin deficiency of liver and kidney, dizziness, blurred vision, blood expectoration, coughing with blood, dysentery with blood, blood in the stool, blood in the urine, puncture wounds, premature gray hair, and vaginal discharge due to heat. |
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| Usage and Dosage: |
6~12g. For external use, apply proper amount of fresh herbs. |
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| Storage: |
Store in a cool, dry place. |
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