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Ling

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NameLing (Water Caltrop)The Effect of LingPropertySweet, cool; spleen and stomach meridians entered.ActionsStrengthen the spleen and tonify the stomach, relieve polydipsia, remove toxicity.IndicationsPolydipsia caused by summer-heat, drunkness, dysentery, diarrhea caused by spleen-deficiency.Dosage

Ling
Ling — Traditional Chinese Medicine Healing Herbs

Ling

菱角果肉

Name

Ling (Water Caltrop)

The Effect of Ling

Property

Sweet, cool; spleen and stomach meridians entered.

Actions

Strengthen the spleen and tonify the stomach, relieve polydipsia, remove toxicity.

Indications

Polydipsia caused by summer-heat, drunkness, dysentery, diarrhea caused by spleen-deficiency.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 9~15 g or eat the raw.

Cautions

It is contraindicated in case of dysentery and malaria.

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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