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Home ->
Single Herb Library -> Li Qi Yao -> hou po |
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| Pin-yin: |
hou po |
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| English name: |
Magnolia bark |
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| Where grown: |
In central and south China. |
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| Source: |
The dried bark of Magnolia officinalis Rehd. et Wils and its family. |
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| Ingredients: |
Magnolol, Honokiol |
| Pharmacological effect: |
1) Cardiovascular effect: the herb dilates blood vessels and prevents assembling of thrombocytes. 2) Has an antiviral and anti-inflammatory effect. |
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| Properties: |
Bitter, acrid, warm |
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| Channels entered: |
Spleen, stomach, lung, large intestine |
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| Function: |
Warms middle, directs qi downward, dissipates fullness, dries dampness, eliminates blood stasis, dissipates accumulation and strengthens gastrointestinal system. |
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| Major Clinic Usage: |
For distended, painful chest and abdomen, vomiting, diarrhea and wheezing. |
| Cautions: |
Contraindicated in cases of deficient qi in spleen and stomach, loose stools, or during pregnancy. |
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| Usage and Dosage: |
3~9g |
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| Storage: |
Store in a cool, dry, tightly sealed container. Avoid dampness. |
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