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Di Shao Gua

地梢瓜
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Name

Di Shao Gua (Herb and fruit of bastardtoadflaxlike swallowwort)

  1. 地梢瓜
  2. Herba et Fructus Cynanchi Thesioidis
  3. Herb and fruit of bastardtoadflaxlike swallowwort

The Effect of Di Shao Gua

Property

Sweet, neutral; lung meridian entered.

Actions

Tonify lung-qi, clear heat and decrease fire, diminish inflammation, promote the secretion of saliva and relieve thrist, and alleviate pain.

Indications

Sore throat, weakness after delivery, fatigue, amnesia, polydipsia, dizziness, insomnia, hypogalactia, flaring up of deficient fire.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 10~30 g.