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Lu Sun

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Lu Sun: clear heat and promote the secretion of saliva, promote urination and treat strangury.

Lu Sun
Lu Sun — Traditional Chinese Medicine Healing Herbs

芦笋

Name

Lu Sun (Asparagus)

The Effect of Lu Sun

Property

Sweet, cold.

Actions

Clear heat and promote the secretion of saliva, induce diuresis and treat stranguria.

Indications

Fever, stranguria, difficult urination, restlessness with thirst, pulmonary abscess, the consumptive lung disease.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 30~60 g, or pounded into juice.

Cautions

It is contraindicated in case of deficiency cold in spleen and stomach.

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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