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Jiao Mu

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NameJiao Mu (Bunge pricklyash seed)The Effect of Jiao Mu PropertyBitter, pungent, warm, slightly toxic; spleen and bladder meridians entered.ActionsPromote diuresis and resolve swelling, eliminate phlegm and relieve dyspnea.IndicationsAsthma, edema, abdominal distension.Dosage and AdministrationsDec

Jiao Mu
Jiao Mu — Traditional Chinese Medicine Healing Herbs

椒目 Jiao Mu

Name

Jiao Mu (Bunge pricklyash seed)

The Effect of Jiao Mu

Property

Bitter, pungent, warm, slightly toxic; spleen and bladder meridians entered.

Actions

Promote diuresis and resolve swelling, eliminate phlegm and relieve dyspnea.

Indications

Asthma, edema, abdominal distension.

Dosage and Administrations

Decoct 2~5 g, or pounded into powder, 1.5 g, or made into pill, tablet or capsule. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded for applying with vinegar.

Cations

It is contraindicated in case of yin deficiency with effulgent fire.

When to see a doctor: herbal care suits mild, everyday issues. For worsening, severe, or sudden symptoms — or if you are pregnant, on medication, or treating a child — consult a licensed practitioner first.

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