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Xu Chang Qing

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NameXu Chang Qing (Paniculate Swallowwort Root)The Effect of Xu Chang Qing PropertyPungent, warm; liver and stomach meridians entered.ActionsStop cough and relieve pain, promote diuresis and resolve swelling, activate blood and remove toxicity.IndicationsStomachache, toothache, edema, dysentery, ecz

Xu Chang Qing
Xu Chang Qing — Traditional Chinese Medicine Healing Herbs

Xu Chang Qing

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Name

Xu Chang Qing (Paniculate Swallowwort Root)

The Effect of Xu Chang Qing

Property

Pungent, warm; liver and stomach meridians entered.

Actions

Stop cough and relieve pain, promote diuresis and resolve swelling, activate blood and remove toxicity.

Indications

Stomachache, toothache, edema, dysentery, eczema, snake bites, traumatic injury, rheumatic arthritis, chronic bronchitis, ascites, urticaria, enteritis, dysmenorrhea.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 3~10 g, or made into powder, 1.5~3 g. It shouldn’t be decocted for a long time.

Cations

It is contraindicated to weak people.

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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