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Because it is a key herb in Zuo Jin Wan, a herbal formula indicated to treat the pattern '' (a pattern with desire for sour foods as a symptom)
Goldthread Rhizomes is a Cold herb that tastes Bitter. It targets the Gallbladder, the Heart, the Large intestine, the Liver, the Spleen and the Stomach.
Its main actions are: Expels Damp-Heat especially in the Lower Burner. Eliminates Fire toxicity especially when there is associated Dampness. Acts as a sedative by eliminating Heart Fire. Eliminates Stomach Fire. Expel parasites
Because it is a key herb in Ban Xia Hou Pu Tang, a herbal formula indicated to treat the pattern '' (a pattern with desire for sour foods as a symptom)
Crow-Dipper Rhizomes is a Warm herb that tastes Pungent. It targets the Lung, the Spleen and the Stomach.
Its main actions are: Drains Dampness and reduces Phlegm. Reverses the flow of Rebellious Qi. Reduces hardenings and relieves distention.
Because it is a key herb in Ban Xia Hou Pu Tang, a herbal formula indicated to treat the pattern '' (a pattern with desire for sour foods as a symptom)
Houpu Magnolia Bark is a Warm herb that tastes Bitter and Pungent. It targets the Lung, the Spleen and the Stomach.
Its main actions are: Moves Rebellious Qi downward, dries Dampness and relieves Food Stagnation. Transforms Phlegm and redirects Rebellious Qi of the Lung.
Dry mouth Poor appetite Depression Dry throat Tiredness Feeling of cold Belching Abdominal distension Epigastric distension Irritability