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Shui Huang Yang Mu

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Shui Huang Yang Mu: root is used to relieve cough, prevent asthma, clear away heat, promote diuresis and treat strangury, for the treatment of cough, bronchitis, asthma, icterohepatitis, hematuria, etc.

Name

Shui Huang Yang Mu (Radix Polygalae Caudatae)

Sources

The drug is the dried root of Polygala caudata Rehd.et Wils.(Family Polygalaceae),growing in scrubs, and distributed in Hubei, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Sichuan and Yunnan of China.

Constituents

Root and stem contain flavonoid glycosides, saponin, tannin, coumarone, resin, etc.

The Effect of Radix Polygalae Caudatae

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Root is used to relieve cough, prevent asthma, clear away heat, promote diuresis and treat stranguria, for the treatment of cough, bronchitis, asthma, icterohepatitis, hematuria, etc.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 15~30 g.

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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