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缬草

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NameXie Cao (Valerian Root)The Effect of 缬草PropertyPungent, bitter, warm; liver and heart meridians entered.ActionsInduce tranquilization, stop bleeding and alleviate pain.IndicationsIrregular menstruation, traumatic injury, lumbago, neurasthenia, dyspepsia.Dosage and AdministrationsDecoct 3~9 g, or

缬草
缬草 — Traditional Chinese Medicine Healing Herbs

Xie Cao

Name

Xie Cao (Valerian Root)

The Effect of 缬草

Property

Pungent, bitter, warm; liver and heart meridians entered.

Actions

Induce tranquilization, stop bleeding and alleviate pain.

Indications

Irregular menstruation, traumatic injury, lumbago, neurasthenia, dyspepsia.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 3~9 g, or made into powder or soaked in wine. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded into powder for applying.

Cations

It is contraindicated to weak people with yin deficiency.

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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