| Pin-yin: |
yu jin |
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| English name: |
Turmeric tuber |
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| Where grown: |
In south China. |
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| Source: |
The dried rhizome of Curcuma wenyujin Y. H. Chen et C. Ling and its family. |
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| Ingredients: |
d-camphene, d-camphor, curcumin, demethoxycurcumin, turmerone |
| Pharmacological effect: |
The preparation prevents arteriosclerosis, increases gallbladder contractions, and has a vitro inhibition effect. |
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| Properties: |
Acrid, bitter, cold |
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| Channels entered: |
Liver, gall, heart |
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| Function: |
Invigorates blood, alleviates pain, promotes movement of qi and releases constraints. |
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| Major Clinic Usage: |
For irregular menstruation, distended, painful chest and rib cage, painful menstruation, blood stasis, blood expectoration, jaundice, gall stone and epilepsy. |
| Cautions: |
Do not use the herb with Flos Caryophylli(ding xiang).Their properties contradict each other. |
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| Usage and Dosage: |
6~12g |
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| Storage: |
Store in a cool, dry place. Protect from worm infestation. |
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