Lu Lu Tong (Sweetgum Fruit)
Submitted by yyh_staff on Sat, 2008-06-07 08:58.
Chinese Name:
Lu Lu TongEnglish Name:
Sweetgum FruitFunctions and Usage:
- Promotes movement of qi and blood, opens middle burner and unblocks the channels - irregular or scanty menses, abdominal pain or distention, pain and stiffness in the lower back and knees (wind-damp painful obstruction).
- Promotes urination - edema with difficult urination.
Functional Groupings (Click for Summary/Study Notes):
Dosage and Preparation Notes:
- Dosage: 3-9g
Temperature and Taste Properties:
Contraindications:
- Avoid During Pregnancy
Notes:
There are no additional notes for this herb.
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