Lu Hui (Dried Aloe Leaf Juice)
Submitted by yyh_staff on Thu, 2008-06-12 14:02.
Chinese Name:
Lu HuiEnglish Name:
Dried Aloe Leaf JuiceFunctions and Usage:
- Drains fire and guides out accumulation - constipation, dizziness, red eyes, irritability; good for chronic cases.
- Kills parasites, strengthens stomach - roundworms and ringworms.
- Clears heat and cools the liver - epigastric discomfort, dizziness, headache, tinnitus, irritability, constipation, and fever due to heat in the liver channel.
Functional Groupings (Click for Summary/Study Notes):
Dosage and Preparation Notes:
- Dosage: 0.3-1.5g (not used in decoctions)
Channels Influenced:
Temperature and Taste Properties:
Contraindications:
- Avoid During Pregnancy and During Menstruation
Notes:
There are no additional notes for this herb.
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