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Lian Yu

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NameLian Yu (Silver carp)The Effect of Lian YuPropertySweet, warm; spleen and stomach meridians entered.ActionsWarm the spleen and stomach, tonify qi, induce diuresis.IndicationsWeakness caused by long illness, edema.Dosage and AdministrationsCook it for eating, 100~250 g.CautionsIt is contraindicat

Lian Yu
Lian Yu — Traditional Chinese Medicine Healing Herbs

鲢鱼

Name

Lian Yu (Silver carp)

The Effect of Lian Yu

Property

Sweet, warm; spleen and stomach meridians entered.

Actions

Warm the spleen and stomach, tonify qi, induce diuresis.

Indications

Weakness caused by long illness, edema.

Dosage and Administrations

Cook it for eating, 100~250 g.

Cautions

It is contraindicated to dysentery, pox, eye disease, malaria, sores and ulcers.

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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