| Pin-yin: |
hui xiang |
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| English name: |
Aniseed |
| Where grown: |
South China. |
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| Source: |
The dried fruit of Foeniculum vulgare Mill. |
| Ingredients: |
Methylchavicol, Anisic acid, Methylisoeugnol, a-,ß-Pinene, ß-Myrcene, a-Phellandrene, cis-Anethole, Stearic acid, Behenic acid |
| Pharmacological effect: |
In animal experiments, it has an enhancing effect to dihydrostreptomycin in treatment of induced tuberculosis. |
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| Properties: |
Acrid, warm |
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| Channels entered: |
Kidney, spleen, liver, stomach |
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| Function: |
Dries kidney, warms stomach, expels cold, alleviates pain, warms upper umbilical region, and nourishes the gate of life. |
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| Major Clinic Usage: |
For peri-umbilical colic, kidney cold, lower abdominal pain, regulates middle, stops vomiting, counteracts effects of beriberi, neutralizes venom of snake bites, and alleviates indigestion. It is aromatic and strengthens stomach. |
| Cautions: |
Contraindicated in cases of yin deficiency with heat signs. |
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| Usage and Dosage: |
3~8g. Use proper amount for external application. |
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| Storage: |
Tightly sealed. Store in a cool, dry place. |
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