| Hua Tan Zhi Ke Ping Chuan Yao |
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--> Hua Tan --> zao jiao |
| Pin-yin: |
zao jiao |
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| English name: |
Gleditsia |
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| Where grown: |
Throughout China. |
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| Source: |
The ripe fruit of Gleditsia sinensis Lam. |
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| Ingredients: |
Alkaloid |
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| Properties: |
Acrid, warm, slightly toxic |
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| Channels entered: |
Large intestine, lung |
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| Function: |
Dissipates phlegm and opens orifices. |
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| Major Clinic Usage: |
For phlegm obstruction, a stifling sensation in the chest, coughing, wheezing, cough with sputum that is difficult to expectorate, epilepsy, unconsciousness due to wind-stroke, skin disease or wounds, and toxic swellings. |
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| Cautions: |
Overdose may cause vomiting and diarrhea. Contraindicated during pregnancy. Also contraindicated in cases of qi or yin deficiency, or hemoptysis. |
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| Usage and Dosage:: |
1.5~5g. Take in powder form. |
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| Storage: |
Store in a dry, well-ventilated place. |
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