| Pin-yin: |
he shou wu |
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| English name: |
Fleeceflower root |
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| Where grown: |
South China. |
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| Source: |
Dried root of Polygonum multiflorum Thunb. |
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| Properties: |
Bitter, sweet, astringent, warm |
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| Channels entered: |
Liver, heart, kidney |
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| Function: |
Tones liver and kidney, controls essential qi, nourishes blood and dispels wind. |
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| Major Clinic Usage: |
For dizziness due to blood deficiency, weakness in the lower back and knees, soreness in the muscle and joints, nocturnal emission, vaginal discharge, hemorrhoids, chronic diarrhea and dysentery. |
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| Usage and Dosage: |
6~12g |
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| Storage: |
Store in a dry place. |
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