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Wu Zhi Mao Tao

五指毛桃
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Name

Wu Zhi Mao Tao (Radix fici simplicissimae)

  1. 五指毛桃
  2. 五指牛奶
  3. Radix fici simplicissimae
  4. 五指毛桃根
  5. Root of hispid fig

The Effect of Wu Zhi Mao Tao

Property

Sweet, neutral.

Actions

Strengthen the spleen, eliminate dampness, promote the flow of qi, resolve phlegm, relax the tendons and dredge meridians.

Indications

Tuberculosis with cough, leucorrhea, night sweat after illness, edema caused by spleen-deficiency, rheumatic arthritis, chronic bronchitis, lumbago and leg pain.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 60~90 g.