Ting Li Zi (Descurainia Seeds)
Submitted by yyh_staff on Thu, 2008-06-26 16:03.
Chinese Name:
Ting Li ZiEnglish Name:
Descurainia SeedsFunctions and Usage:
- Drains lung heat, reduces phlegm, calms wheezing - excess type wheezing and coughing with excess sputum and gurgling sound in the throat.
- Moves water, reduces edema - facial edema, fluid accumulation in the chest and abdomen, urinary difficulty.
Functional Groupings (Click for Summary/Study Notes):
Dosage and Preparation Notes:
- Dosage: 3-9g
Channels Influenced:
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Contraindications:
There are currently no contraindications listed.
Notes:
There are no additional notes for this herb.
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