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A Wei

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NameA Wei (Chinese Asafoetida)The Effect of A WeiPropertyPungent, neutral, nontoxic; liver, spleen and stomach meridians entered.ActionsDissipate stagnation and kill parasites.IndicationsHeart and abdomen cold pain, malaria, dysentery.Dosage and AdministrationsTake in powder directly or made into pl

A Wei
A Wei — Traditional Chinese Medicine Healing Herbs

中药 A Wei

Name

A Wei (Chinese Asafoetida)

The Effect of A Wei

Property

Pungent, neutral, nontoxic; liver, spleen and stomach meridians entered.

Actions

Dissipate stagnation and kill parasites.

Indications

Heart and abdomen cold pain, malaria, dysentery.

Dosage and Administrations

Take in powder directly or made into plaster for external application. Take 1~1.5g in powder or pills for internal application.

Cations

It is contraindicated to people with spleen and stomach deficiency and pregnant women.

When to see a doctor: herbal care suits mild, everyday issues. For worsening, severe, or sudden symptoms — or if you are pregnant, on medication, or treating a child — consult a licensed practitioner first.

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