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Pin Yin: he shou wu-
Common name: fleeceflower root
Botanical family: Polygonaceae
Botanical name: Polygonum multiflorum Thunb.
Primary action: Supplement Blood
Secondary actions:
Drain-Lubricate;
Clear Heat Toxins
Temperature: slightly warm
Taste: sweet, bitter, astringent
Entering Channel: Lv, Kd
Actions:
Supplements Liver and Kidneys, nourishes Blood and restrains Essence; used in Vacuity of Yin and/or Blood patterns.
Detoxifies Fire Poison.
Moistens Intestines and moves stool.
Expels Wind Rash due to Vacuity of Blood.
(See
Liver Blood Vacuity;
Liver Yin Vacuity;
Kidney Yin Vacuity;
Leakage of Essence;
Heat Toxin;
Large Intestine Dryness
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Dosage:
3-8 qian.
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